Leprechauns
eBook - ePub

Leprechauns

The Myths, Legends, & Lore

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Leprechauns

The Myths, Legends, & Lore

About this book

Explore the magic, mischief, and mystery behind Ireland's most iconic and beloved mythical creature: the leprechaun. Leprechauns have been at the heart of Irish culture for years, capturing our hearts and minds alike—but how much do we really know about the leprechaun, anyway? Often depicted as a little bearded man who partakes in mischief, no one knows if he is a fallen angel, diminished god, or son of fairies? What does he do all day? And what's the story behind that hidden pot of gold?In Leprechauns, prominent folklorist Bob Curran looks at the origins of this hero of Irish lore. He explores the superstitions surrounding the leprechaun and his enduring place in popular culture, and turns the spotlight on the "real" leprechaun—enigmatic, complex, and contradictory.The perfect read for St. Patrick's Day—or any time you wish to delve into the thrilling world of a timeless legend— Leprechauns is an essential addition to the collection of all lovers of myth and folklore.

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Information

Publisher
Adams Media
Year
2019
Print ISBN
9781507208922
eBook ISBN
9781507208939
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction
  3. Part I: Who Are the Little People?
  4. Part II: What Do Leprechauns Do?
  5. Part III: How Do Leprechauns Live?
  6. Conclusion
  7. About the Author
  8. Index
  9. Copyright