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.

The Leprechaun is one of Ireland’s most famous characters in Irish folklore. They have become renowned all over the world. The mischievous Irish Leprechaun has captured the imagination of millions of people over the years, with tales from some of how they've sighted these wee folk in the Irish countryside.

2021年2月4日 · 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. Leprechauns live solitary lives and can be …

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. The sound of his hammering betrays his presence.

2023年4月19日 · A leprechaun is a mythical creature in Irish folklore, typically depicted as a tiny, mischievous old man dressed in green with a red beard and a hat. According to legend, leprechauns are cobblers by trade and are known for their love of gold and their skill in …

2024年1月9日 · With their mischievous demeanor and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, the leprechaun has left an indelible mark on Irish folklore, and made a mark on modern culture. But what are their mythic origins?

2017年11月10日 · Mad Sweeney was a character from Irish lore who was not actually a leprechaun but a king cursed to wander the world in isolation and madness until he is killed by a spear. The American Gods version of the character is a leprechaun. He is played by Canadian actor, Pablo Schreiber.

2023年5月14日 · The Leprechaun is one of the most recognizable figures in Irish folklore. Known for his mischievous behavior and guarding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, the Leprechaun has become synonymous with Irish culture and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world.

2017年3月8日 · Leprechaun lore Leprechauns are often described as wizened, bearded old men dressed in green (early versions were clad in red) and wearing buckled shoes, often with a leather apron.

2025年1月16日 · Few symbols are as synonymous with Ireland as the leprechaun—that mischievous, gold-hoarding fairy of folklore. With their distinctive green garb, love of trickery, and elusive pots of gold, leprechauns have captured imaginations for centuries.