Luchrupáin (leprechauns) (as fairies) — Mythoi

Motif

Luchrupáin (leprechauns) (as fairies).

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.0.1

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Dwarf. (Underground spirit.) The dwarf, especially in Northern Europe, is considered an underground spirit. He is to be distinguished from the other conception of dwarf, viz., a very small person, pigmy, or thumbling (F535). [Note: For help in the preparation of this item I am indebted to Mr. Alfred Thomas of Chicago. For full titles of references see F420.]

Filed beside it

Origin of dwarfs Appearance of dwarf Characteristics of dwarfs Home of dwarfs Dwarfs and human beings Other actions of dwarfs Possessions of dwarfs Names for dwarfs Dwarfs emigrate Dwarfs and other supernatural beings

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