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A leprechaun (Irish: lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men , wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief.
Feb 4, 2021 · Leprechauns (also leprecauns or lepracauns) are figures in Irish folklore who guard hidden treasure. Regarded as small and incredibly agile male fairies or goblins, they most often guard a pot of gold .
May 31, 2024 · leprechaun, in Irish folklore, fairy in the form of a tiny old man often with a cocked hat and leather apron. Solitary by nature, he is said to live in remote places and to make shoes and brogues.
Mar 17, 2022 · There’s a leprechaun colony in Portland, Oregon. The world's smallest park doubles as a wee leprechaun habitat. / mike krzeszak, Flickr // CC BY-ND 2.0. After noticing a small circular hole in...
Apr 19, 2023 · While the modern perception of the leprechaun is a mischievous looking little being dressed in a green suit and top hat, the fairy legends have a very different portrayal of them. Leprechauns traditionally took the form of an old man with a white or red beard.
Mar 8, 2017 · An unidentified man in a St. Patrick's Day parade waving at the crowd wearing a green leprechaun hat and laughing March 17, 2012, Cork, Ireland. (Image credit: Peter O'Toole/Shutterstock)
Dec 8, 2016 · What is a Leprechaun? A Leprechaun is a small fairy or elf, hailing from the green shores of Ireland. These little creatures work hard and play even harder. They are delicate craftsmen, with nimble fingers ideal for shoe-making, and many of them have amassed a fortune from this art.
