Gnomes

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive deep into the mysterious world of gnomes – those diminutive creatures that might be hiding in plain sight as innocent lawn ornaments.

We explore the fascinating history behind these legendary beings, tracing their origins from ancient Roman garden statues of fertility gods to the Swiss alchemist Paracelsus, who classified them as earth elementals.

Along the way, we uncover the surprising connection between modern garden gnomes and actual hermits that wealthy landowners once hired to live in their yards, complete with pointed hats and robes, serving wine and dispensing wisdom to visitors.