Origin: Greek Mythology Habitat: N/A Behavior: Harmless Description: Impudent, thieving, droll, idle, mischievous, gnome-dwarfs "Funny, little triksy elves" of a phallic nature Facts: A mischievous creature fond of tricking and frightening mortals . The kobaloi were companions of Dionysus and could shapeshift as Dionysus in the guise of Choroimanes-Aiolomorphos. According to one myth, they robbed Herakles while he slept. He captured them in revenge but took pity on them when he found them amusing. The kobaloi were thought to live in Euboea or near Thermopylae. Parents used tales of the kobaloi to frighten children into behaving.