Redcap

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Red_Cap
gptkbp:appearance old man with red cap and iron boots
gptkbp:associatedWith Border regions between England and Scotland
gptkbp:behavior kills travelers who stray into his lair
gptkbp:category gptkb:Elf
folk
gptkbp:defeatedBy reciting Bible verses or showing a crucifix
gptkbp:describedBy malevolent goblin
gptkbp:habitat ruined castles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Redcap
gptkbp:influenced fantasy literature
gptkbp:notableFor soaking his cap in the blood of his victims
gptkbp:origin European folklore
gptkbp:referencedIn Scottish and Northern English folklore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Magical_Creatures
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5