Fern Flower
Published on October 26, 2018

Leprechaun

  • Leprechaun

Regions of expansion

Ireland 1
Ireland

Description

A character in Irish folklore (from "leath brogan" (shoemaker)). A wizard who fulfills wishes, traditionally depicted as a short man dressed in green. A kind of fairy, goblin or dwarf. He is the keeper of ancient treasures buried in a pot. Very malicious and cunning. By nature, he is close to gins. It is believed that he is usually always a little drunk.

Leprechaun in popular culture