Leprechaun Myths
The Druids and Celtics, Irelands ancient societies, believed in the power of magic and myths. This is what spread into all the stories these days, and the reason we have myths. There are hundreds of myths and legends that have spread throughout the world today that people believe. These are the roots of many haunted tails and ghost story’s. One of the most well-known Celtic Myths is the Leprechaun. The Leprechaun is known as a small little fairy that has been around since the medieval times in Ireland. There are several other stories that are not as well-known as that one. Some other myths are The Banshee, The Shamrock, and The Children of Lir. Many of these stories were horror stories or turned into horror stories. There are several stories
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It is categorized as Faerie Folk, which is also known as little people, which is why the Leprechaun is preceded as a small short man. Leprechaun’s are very fast, witty, little creatures. They do everything to not be caught by humans, if they do get caught by a human than they must grant the human 3 wishes before they can be let go. “People do tell stories of their experiences in catching a Leprechaun and getting their 3 wishes granted but be cautious of such claims, people tend to tell fibs and how they’ve caught them.” (http://www.yourirish.com/folklore/legend-of-leprechauns) Leprechauns are now depicted in all sorts of ways, from evil killing creatures to nice friendly short people on cereal boxes. The movie “Leprechaun” that came out in 1993, was a movie that showed leprechauns were evil creatures that killed people. “When Dan O'Grady returns to the U.S. after stealing some Irish leprechaun's pot of gold, he thinks he can settle down and enjoy his newfound wealth. He thought wrong. The leprechaun followed him and O'Grady barely gets away with his life, having locked the little monster in his basement. Ten years later, J.D. and his spoiled daughter Tory move in. By accident, the leprechaun is released and almost immediately the annoying creature starts to look for his gold, not displaying any respect for human life.” There are very few movies showing that leprechauns are nice friendly
It is categorized as Faerie Folk, which is also known as little people, which is why the Leprechaun is preceded as a small short man. Leprechaun’s are very fast, witty, little creatures. They do everything to not be caught by humans, if they do get caught by a human than they must grant the human 3 wishes before they can be let go. “People do tell stories of their experiences in catching a Leprechaun and getting their 3 wishes granted but be cautious of such claims, people tend to tell fibs and how they’ve caught them.” (http://www.yourirish.com/folklore/legend-of-leprechauns) Leprechauns are now depicted in all sorts of ways, from evil killing creatures to nice friendly short people on cereal boxes. The movie “Leprechaun” that came out in 1993, was a movie that showed leprechauns were evil creatures that killed people. “When Dan O'Grady returns to the U.S. after stealing some Irish leprechaun's pot of gold, he thinks he can settle down and enjoy his newfound wealth. He thought wrong. The leprechaun followed him and O'Grady barely gets away with his life, having locked the little monster in his basement. Ten years later, J.D. and his spoiled daughter Tory move in. By accident, the leprechaun is released and almost immediately the annoying creature starts to look for his gold, not displaying any respect for human life.” There are very few movies showing that leprechauns are nice friendly