Leprechaun
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This article is about the creature in Irish folklore. For other uses, see Leprechaun (disambiguation).
A leprechaun (Irish: lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief. In later times, they have been depicted as shoe-makers who have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Grouping | Legendary creature Pixie Sprite Fairy Aos Sí |
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First attested | In folklore |
Country | Ireland |
Details | Found in a moor, forest, cave, garden |
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Leprechaun-like creatures rarely appear in Irish mythology and only became prominent in later folklore.