The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost; plural púcaí), puca (Old English for goblin), also pwca, pookah, phouka, and puck, is a creature of Celtic, English, and Channel Islands folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could help or hinder rural and marine communities. Púcaí can have dark or white fur or hair.

What is a Pooka? A Pooka is a mischievous spirit from Irish folklore. It is often portrayed as taking the form of an animal, such as a rabbit or a horse, and is known for playing tricks on humans.

2023年5月14日 · The Púca, also known as Phooka, Pooka, or Puca, is a captivating figure in Irish mythology. Known for its shape-shifting abilities and mischievous nature, the Púca is one of the most elusive and intriguing characters in the vast landscape of Irish folklore.

2024年1月12日 · The Pooka, or in Irish Puca, (goblin) is a phantom fairy creature that features in Celtic folklore and fairytales of Ireland. A similar fairy entity appears in the mythology of Scotland, Wales,...

Meet the Puca (also known as pooka, puka, or phouka), creatures from Celtic mythology. Famous for their dual nature, Pucas can either play tricks leading to chaos and confusion or offer guidance and assistance, making them one of the most enigmatic figures in Irish tales.

2022年10月2日 · In one of the most well-known Irish folktales featuring the púca, “The Piper and the Pooka,” the spirit appears as a bipedal goblin with horns on his head. Later, he transforms …

In the shadowed realms of Celtic lore, where the veil between our world and the mystical thins, lurks the enigmatic Phooka. This creature, belonging to the Fairy Folk and Spirit Beings of Ireland and Northern Europe, is a master of masquerade and mystery.

In County Down, the Puca was a wizened little hobgoblin who'd show up at peoples' houses demanding its share of the crops. In Laois it was a terrifying shadowy phantom, chasing after lone travellers after the sun had set. To the south, he takes the form of a great eagle or bird of prey, and in the midlands the Puca is a black goat.

In the mystical hills and ancient woodlands of Celtic mythology, there lurks a mischievous and unpredictable spirit known as the Púca (also spelled Pooka or Phooka). With its ability to change shape and its love for pranks—both harmless and sinister—the Púca has become one of the most famous trickster figures in Irish and Welsh folklore.

2022年6月4日 · The mythical púca black horses of Irish mythology have terrified the people of Ireland and other Celtic ethnicities for centuries but plagued farmers in particular. One of the …