2007-02-09 04:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by Punk 1 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
Leprechaun
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This article is about the creature in Irish mythology. For manifestations in popular culture, see Leprechauns in popular culture.
A modern stereotypical depiction of a Leprechaun of the type popularised in the 20th Century.In Irish mythology, a leprechaun (Modern Irish: leipreachán) is a type of male faerie said to inhabit the island of Ireland. They are a class of "faerie folk" associated in Irish mythology and folklore, as with all faeries, with the Tuatha Dé Danann and other quasi-historical races said to have inhabited Ireland before the arrival of the Celts.
Leprechauns and other creatures of Irish mythology are often associated with "faerie forts" or "faerie rings" — often the sites of ancient (Celtic or pre-Celtic) earthworks or drumlins.
They usually take the form of old men who enjoy partaking in mischief. Their trade is that of a cobbler or shoemaker. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment the eye is withdrawn he vanishes.
2007-02-12 12:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sonoffun1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the first things people think of in association with St.Patrick's Day is the leprechaun. Leprechauns are little make-believe fairies from Ireland. They look like a small, old man standing about two feet tall (The name leprechaun derives from the old Irish word "luchorpan", meaning "little body") and usually dressed like a shoemaker, with a ****** hat and a leather apron. According to legend, leprechauns are cute, mischievous, and playful creatures who love to drink, dance, and play music, and who pass the time making shoes. They are also believed to possess a hidden pot of gold. Treasure hunters can often track down a leprechaun by the sound of his shoemaker's hammer. If caught the leprechaun must grant his captor three wishes. However, the captor must keep their eyes on him every second. If the captor's eyes leave the leprechaun for even one second (and he often tricks them into looking away), he vanishes and all hopes of finding the treasure are lost.
The true origin of the leprechaun is much more serious. Originally form Ireland. The ancient origins of what we know today as the leprechaun was a Euro-Celtic god named Lugh (pronounced "Luck"). Lugh was as important a god to the ancient Euro-Celtic religion as Jesus is to our own Christianity. Lugh was the great Sun God of the Irish and Euro-Celts, patron of Arts and Crafts, leader of the Tuatha de Danaan. Many European cities were named for Lugh such as London, Leon, Loudan, Lyons, and others.
2007-02-09 04:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by Scott S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leprechauns are from Ireland.
2007-02-09 04:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by lilith663 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leprechauns (or the fable of them) whichever you prefer, originated in Ireland.
2007-02-09 04:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ireland
2007-02-09 04:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ireland
2007-02-09 04:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by destruction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They come frm Ireland!!
2007-02-09 21:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by jamie_bc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ireland.....Duh
2007-02-09 04:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by ledzepgirl♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leprechauns are an Irish thing.
2007-02-09 04:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by girldog66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u mean leprechauns? - it was Ireland
2007-02-09 04:54:42 · answer #10 · answered by Jim G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋