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Post by katesmith on Nov 12, 2005 20:13:08 GMT 10
Leprechauns are very small sprites who usually live in farmhouses or wine cellars. They are often known to trade for supplies and furniture with humans, in return they give the human a token to bring them luck.
Leprechauns are called fairy cobblers, for they make shoes for elves (but always one shoe, never a pair). When seen by humans they are described as being dressed in old-fashioned clothes; green, with a red cap, leather apron, and buckled shoes.
After they have completed there tasks for the day Leprechauns are known to like to have a huge feast and drink a few ales. They are often known to be mischievious at this time.
It is believed a leprechaun possesses a treasure (usually a pot of gold) which a human may obtain if he succeeds in capturing one, which is extremely difficult. Even after capture, you must not take your eyes off your Leprechaun for an instant, or he will vanish. Leprechauns are mainly found in Irish folklore.
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Post by katesmith on Nov 13, 2005 12:39:31 GMT 10
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Post by Owen Watkin on Nov 13, 2005 21:39:04 GMT 10
Very interesting post Kate, thanks.
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