Leprechaun facts for kids
 A modern depiction of a leprechaun of the type popularised in the 20th century
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| Grouping | Legendary creature Pixie Sprite Fairy Aos Sí |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Habitat | Moor, forest, cave, garden |
In Irish mythology, a leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán) is a type of male faerie said to live in the island Ireland. They are a class of "faerie folk" in Irish mythology and folklore, as with all faeries, with the Tuatha Dé Danann.
They usually form into the look of old men and who enjoy doing trouble. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. Legend says, if someone looks at one of them, the leprechaun cannot escape, but the moment the person looks away, he disappears.
Images for kids
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A leprechaun counts his gold in this engraving c. 1900
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Tourists with a novelty oversized Leprechaun in Dublin
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A life-size balloon leprechaun at Boston's St Patrick's Day Parade in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Leprechaun para niños
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