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So, I heard someone of the Munchkin persuasion tipped off Dorothy that I was still alive. Since you're all so fond of tattling, I'll give you the chance to make it up to me.

—Zelena to the Munchkins src


Munchkins are a humanoid species featured on ABC's Once Upon a Time. They are native to Oz, and first appear in the sixteenth episode of the fifth season.

Munchkins are based on the species of the same name from the children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Biology & Culture

Munchkins are biologically similar to humans except for their short stature. Not much is known about their culture but their clothing is notable in that they are always seen wearing hats. Munchkins are sometimes confused with dwarves, such as when Zelena referred to Mr. Clark as a Munchkin, but they are different species. Unlike dwarves, there are female Munchkins as well as male. ("It's Not Easy Being Green," "Our Decay")

History

Before First Curse

Dorothy learns from the Munchkins that her old enemy, Zelena, who she thought she defeated years ago, is still alive. No longer fearing the witch, she storms Zelena's palace to stop her. Blaming the Munchkins for Dorothy's return, Zelena heads to their village and tries to intimidate them into giving up the girl's hiding spot, even going as far as turning one of them, Boq, into a pile of ash when he swears that they don't know where Dorothy is. The Munchkins scatter after being frightened by Hades, the lord of the Underworld, who has come to see Zelena. ("Our Decay")

Together, Zelena and Stanum search for a magical object known as the Crimson Heart. As they approach the den of the Cowardly Lion, who guards the heart, Zelena is impatient and suggests that they get on with the task, since there is a village full of Munchkins that she plans to terrorize that night. ("Where Bluebirds Fly")

After Zelena spies on Rumplestiltskin urging Regina to break Snow White's singing spell to prove he chose the right witch as his disciple, she breaks out into song about the pain she's endured from both Cora and Rumplestiltskin himself rejecting her in favor of her sister. Zelena takes a ride on her broomstick and heads for the Munchkin Village, where her presence scares the Munchkins, as she eventually jumps off to walk around the village square to continue her somewhat mournful serenade. ("The Song in Your Heart")

After Third Curse

Dorothy is put under a sleeping curse by Zelena and her cursed body is found by Mulan and some Munchkins. They place her on a bier in the Munchkin Village, where they wait for Ruby's return to Oz. After Ruby returns, she gives Dorothy true love's kiss, which breaks the sleeping curse. She and Dorothy continue to kiss, as Mary Margaret, Mulan, and the Munchkins look on happily. ("Ruby Slippers")

During Fourth Curse

After the Dark Curse is cast by the Black Fairy, Zelena returns to Oz, where she and the Munchkins discover that it is being destroyed. They are able to escape to the Enchanted Forest using one of the Mad Hatter's hats. They and the rest of the inhabitants of the realms of story are relieved when the curse is broken and they return to their lands. ("The Final Battle Part 1," "The Final Battle Part 2")

Known Munchkins

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Fairytales and Folklore

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  2. ↑ InstagramIcon . : :joy♡amor : : . (@joyamor) on Instagram: Found ourselves brunching in #Storybrooke this morning with @vancitymeg Yay for #PlayingHooky! ❤❤ (Steveston, British Columbia) (March 28, 2018). (backup link) (archive screenshot)
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