Lutins are small, mischievous spirits from French folklore, often compared to brownies or goblins. They are usually invisible but can take on various forms, sometimes appearing as tiny men with pointy hats or even transforming into animals like cats or weasels.
In homes, a lutin may be helpful, secretly tidying up or completing unfinished tasks, but if slighted, it turns to pranks—hiding objects, tangling hair, or making eerie noises at night. In some regions, they are linked to sailors, believed to bring good or bad luck depending on how they are treated.