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Leprechauns

Derived from the Irish word "luchorpan" meaning "little man," Leprechauns are Irish fairies who are about two feet tall and look like little old men. They are solitary and happy creatures who live in remote places. Legend says they have pots of gold and if you catch one, they might tell you where it is in order to escape.

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Is a leprechaun a tall man?

No, they are short, it is interesting to note, except for the fact there were no Irish angles or Green uniform garb, pointed ears, etc, the Seven Dwarfs came very close to the leprechaun line and were employed as miners of some sort- a logical cover-job for the pot of gold angle, right, now sharpen your pick for pay dirt!

Are leprecauns real?

Of course leprecauns are real they are known to live at the end of the rainbow and are very short, but will only share his gold with you if you make him laugh.

What does a leprechaun figure symbolize in your dreams?

It means you watched the movie leprechaun one to many times

What instrument do leprechauns play?

Um, im pretty sure that they play the sazaphone.
A leprechaun is an elf in Irish folklore. This mythical image is often featured playing what amounts to a small accordion - or squeezebox. Other images show this elf playing a lyre.

How tall are leprechauns?

An imaginary creature, leprechauns are thought to be very tiny. Generally between knee and ankle height.
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REALLY! It depends on who is in need to OF a leprechaun. I had a step uncle who lived here in the US, who was the absolute pictorial of what I expected a leprechaun was. About 5 ft. and wonderfully rotund. He married my aunt and they lived half time in Ireland (his home) and half time in Calif.

My Uncle Ben will always be my visual of this magical, mystical creature.
As I said, it depends on who is in need of the leprechaun. A child's version would most apt to be about belly button height (of the child).

What happens if you catch a leprechaun?

He's supposed to lead you to his pot of gold and he's not allowed to lie.

It may also cause a terror attack in Imaginationland if are too slow to bring the warning for him. also he might kill you or take it back because he worked really hard for that gold

Why is a leprechaun special?

The name leprechaun may have derived from the Irish leath bhrogan (shoemaker), although its origins may lie in luacharma'n (Irish for pygmy). These apparently aged, diminutive men are frequently to be found in an intoxicated state, caused by home-brew poteen. However they never become so drunk that the hand which holds the hammer becomes unsteady and their shoemaker's work affected. Leprechauns have also become self-appointed guardians of ancient treasure (left by the Danes when they marauded through Ireland), burying it in crocks or pots. This may be one reason why leprechauns tend to avoid contact with humans whom they regard as foolish, flighty (and greedy?) creatures. If caught by a mortal, he will promise great wealth if allowed to go free. He carries two leather pouches. In one there is a silver shilling, a magical coin that returns to the purse each time it is paid out. In the other he carries a gold coin which he uses to try and bribe his way out of difficult situations. This coin usually turns to leaves or ashes once the leprechaun has parted with it.However, you must never take your eye off him, for he can vanish in an instant.

Do lepracons exist?

I know that they do exist because my friend sent me a video of the leprechauns mess and there was a picture of the leprechaun. She isn’t aloud to make a giant mess or else she would be grounded.

What is the occupation of the leprechaun?

Leprechauns are said to be cobblers, or shoemakers. They are mischievous sprites all the same and are known to participate in dancing and faerie rings as well as leading greedy men astray and besting them with riddles. They are known for reveling and enjoy the hunt.

What does a leprechaun have that everyone wants?

The popular legend of the leprechaun runs thus: if a leprechaun is caught, he must grant his captor three wishes and/or his pot of gold. Walt Disney solidified this legend in popular thought by releasing the movie "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" which features a battle of wits between a crafty but simple old man and the jovial but witty king of the leprechauns.

Supposedly how tall are Leprechauns?

The leprechaun is a kind of fairy that originated from Irish folklore. They are seen in the form of an old man and more than anything else, they enjoy making mischief. There is no specific size that a leprechaun is but they are about the size of a small child.

How can you find the leprechaun?

Hearing the sound of a hammer Hearing the sound of a hammer In a bag of Lucky Charms or you could try finding it on http://www.luckycharms.millsberry.com/

Where do leprechauns go to sleep?

They sleep at the end of the rainbow in the pot of gold and every time they dream, more gold is added to the pot! But if you desturb a leprechaun while it's sleeping, all the gold will be gone and you'll have bad luck for the rest of your life! It's kind of impossible to find a leprechaun so don't worry about it!

Did anyone actually catch a leprechaun?

yep Well i did fall down that hole that one time.

Why did leprechauns wear green?

They wear green to hide better in keeping you from their gold.