2007-03-17 12:56:47 · 11 answers · asked by Gabrielle 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
I'm guessing yes. At least I've never seen little men running around hiding pots of gold under rainbows. Try Wiki if you want to know if they have any historical significance.
2007-03-17 13:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by Cecilia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word leprechaun was first recorded used in the English language in 1604 in Middleton and Dekker's The Honest Whore as lubrican. The original meaning was of some kind of spirit and not specifically associated with the Irish mythological character.
Nowadays 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 According to legend, if anyone keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment the eye is withdrawn he vanishes.
In most tales and stories leprechauns are depicted as generally harmless creatures who enjoy solitude and live in remote locations, although opinion is divided as to if they ever enjoy the company of other spirits. Although rarely seen in social situations, leprechauns are supposedly very well spoken and, if ever spoken to, could make good conversation.
Among the most popular of beliefs about leprechauns is that they are extremely wealthy and like to hide their gold in secret locations, which can only be revealed if a person were to actually capture and interrogate a leprechaun for its money.
By nature, leprechauns are said to be ill-natured and mischievous, with a mind for cunning. Many tales present the leprechaun as outwitting a human.
Please note that each reference to them is relate as a story or fairy tale. As with most stories like these have been used as teaching tools so perhaps there is something that can be learned from the Stories of Leprechan's. However remember a great deal changes with each telling and while most stories may have started out true we can be sure that leprechan's exist only as part of the Irish tourism advertising.
2007-03-17 20:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by Len F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I wouldn't say it was. I can't prove it is, or not, but now there's a lot of things in the world we don't know for sure, now, do we? There's always a bit of truth behind every legend, and tall tale. However, I wouldn't be sayin' anything bad about the little people. Nor would I discount the existence of an honest politician either.
2007-03-17 20:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh brenda, me little darling...my dear sweet sprite..OF COURSE leprachauns are real and so is the pot of gold! Happy St. Paddys` Day to you ,my elfin one.
2007-03-17 20:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the same category as the tooth fairy,if the tooth fairy leaves you money then leprachauns are for you,talk to your mum and dad,they will tell you
2007-03-17 20:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by fatdadslim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well like yea.Unless you believe in Lucky from that Lucky Charms cereal box.
2007-03-17 20:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No them and the Easter bunny live in Ireland deep in the forest ;-)
2007-03-17 20:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the leprechaun is fictional.
2007-03-17 20:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by Groo-V 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope so, otherwise, we're in trouble!
2007-03-17 20:04:14 · answer #9 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya like!! lol
2007-03-17 20:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋