Duendes are small, mischievous tricksters that originate from the Iberian Peninsula and appear throughout Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American folklore. What makes Duendes so intriguing? For one, they are tiny—only twelve to twenty-four inches tall—and are said to dwell within the walls of homes. The thought of little beings hiding under floorboards or behind walls is wild! Duendes are typically described as old men with green or dark skin, wearing coarse wool clothing and