Storyteller explains folklore on location from @ffern.co
The creator stands in front of historic tin mine ruins in Cornwall and tells the story of the 'Cornish Knockers,' mythological sprites. She explains their dual nature as both helpful guides and mischievous tricksters to the miners, illustrating these points with B-roll footage of herself in costume as a Knocker. The creator concludes by describing the tradition of leaving pasties as offerings and musing that the Knockers might still be there today.
Creator: @ffern.co on TikTok
Transcript
Have you ever heard about the Cornish Knockers? Down in the old tin mines of Cornwall, folk have been known to encounter Knockers, fiendish mine sprouts who live deep underground. Sometimes these little creatures could be helpful towards the miners knocking on the stone walls to warn of impending collapse or guiding lost workers through the tunnels but sometimes the pesky knockers could be mischievous and steal tools from under miners noses or extinguish their oil lamps. To appease these tricksy
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