Imp facts for kids
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- This article is about the mythical creature. For other uses see imp.
An imp is a mythological creature similar to a fairy or demon, usually described in folklore and superstition.
Imps are usually described as mischievous more than a serious threat, and as lesser creatures, not important supernatural beings. The small helpers who attend the devil are sometimes described as imps. They are usually described as small and very active.
Imps were the common name given to familiar spirits that served witches in the Middle Ages. Imps were usually kept inside artifacts such as gemstone pieces or vials and summoned for service with magic.
Related pages
- Gremlin
- Goblin
- Kappa
Images for kids
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French illustration of imps (circa 1838)
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A statue of the Lincoln Imp inside the medieval Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England. It has now become a symbol of the city.
See also
In Spanish: Imp para niños
