How to Learn About Leprechauns
The ancient leprechaun closely guards the luck of the Irish. Leprechauns are most commonly associated with Lucky Charms cereal and St. Patrick's Day. They are also the official fairy of Ireland. Here is how the legend of the leprechaun originated.
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The word leprechaun has mixed origins. Some say it comes from the Irish words "leath bhrogan" meaning "shoemaker." Others believe it comes from "luacharma'n," which is Irish for "pygmy."
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These little men appear in a perpetual drunken state from drinking the home-brewed Irish moonshine called "poteen." Leprechauns remain sober enough to aid the shoemaker for which they work.
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Leprechauns appointed themselves guardians of an old treasure left by the Danes when they tore through Ireland. The invaders supposedly hid their gold in crocks and pots and then buried them.
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Leprechauns avoid humans. If you catch a leprechaun, he must share the treasure he guards with you if you set him free. Most leprechauns regard humans as foolish, greedy creatures.
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Leprechauns are sneaky, often disappearing in the blink of an eye. They also carry two purses. In one leather pouch is a magical silver shilling, which comes back each time it is paid out. The other purse holds a gold coin for bribery. The coin turns to ash or leaves once the leprechaun leaves.
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Leprechauns become cluricauns at their drunken, wild feasts. These cluricauns ride on the back of dogs or sheep at night. They usually cause mischief in wine cellars and larders.
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