A fenodyree.
Fenodyree, in the folklore of the Isle of Man, is a hairy supernatural creature, a sort of sprite or fairy, often carrying out chores to help humans, like the brownies of the larger areas of Scotland and England.
Description[]
A fenodyree in Manx folklore is considered a kind of fairy, covered with copious amounts of body hair, normally conducting itself in a naked state without wearing any clothing. Comparable to a brownie, the creature is said to be oftentimes helpful to humans, performing arduous tasks such as transporting great blocks of stone, or clipping meadow grass with stupendous speed.
Overview[]
A bit of leftover food was all he asked for reward, according to a ballad: "His was the wizard hand that toil'd / At midnight's witching hour / That gather'd the sheep from the coming storm", and all he required were "scattered sheafs" and "cream-bowl" left on the meal table. In one instance, he accepted the offer to draw water in exchange for a "cake" (griddlecake), but could not accomplish the task because he was given a leaky sieve instead of a pail. On the other hand, a gift of clothing would drive the creature away, as attested in several tales.
Besides herding animals as just mentioned, reaping and threshing overnight may be added to the list of chores he performs for the farmer, as well as herding sheep on a snowy night. The fenodyree may also repair fish-nets or the boat, according to lore among fishermen.