Take your leprechaun learning to the next level with this video essay profiling the Irish fairy in all his minuscule glory
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The Rise of Leprechauns in Popular Culture
Learn how leprechauns evolved from red-clad aquatic sprites to green-clad pastoral pests
The Etymology of Leprechaun
Where did the word leprechaun come from? What does leprechaun mean? Uncover the linguistic origins of this famed Irish fairy’s name
What’s the Difference Between a Leprechaun and a Clurichaun?
Leprechauns vs. clurichauns: two fairies, both alike in indignity. But one is definitely a bit meaner than the other.
What Do Leprechauns Look Like?
Do leprechauns from Irish folklore look more like maniacal movie murderers or cheerful cereal mascots?
What Is a Leprechaun? The Folkloric Origins of Ireland’s Most Famous Fairy
Uncover the truth about leprechauns in this hard-hitting exposé on short, shoe-making, treasure-hoarding Irish fairies