Leprechaun
In Irish mythology, a leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán) is a type of male fairy said to live in the island Ireland. They are a class of fairy folk" in Irish mythology and folklore, as with all fairies, with the Tuatha Dé Danann
They usually form into the look of old men and who enjoy doing trouble. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time.[1] Legend says, if someone looks at one of them, the leprechaun cannot escape, but the moment the person looks away, he disappears.
Leprechaun Media
A leprechaun counts his gold in this engraving c. 1900
Tourists with a novelty oversized Leprechaun in Dublin
- Balloon leprechaun at Boston's St Patrick's Day Parade in 2018.jpg
A balloon leprechaun at Boston's St Patrick's Day Parade in 2018.
Other websites
- The Leprechaun Companion (an illustrated guide)