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.

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.

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 …

2023年5月14日 · 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. This article …

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 …

2022年6月4日 · One of the most popular creatures of Celtic mythology, the pooka has inspired modern culture in many ways. What is the mystery behind these creatures and how did they …

2024年4月1日 · A Pooka is one of the most feared creatures in the history of Irish folklore. In most folktales, narrators mainly connect Pookas to mischief, black magic, damage, and sickness.

Only one man in Ireland has ever successfully ridden a Puca, and that was the mighty King , he who defeated the evil Viking raiders and slavers and drove them from the shores of Ireland. By …

The pooka are shapeshifting Celtic faeries known for their mercurial nature and ability to bring both weal and woe. Pookas can take a number of different forms, but the most popular are …

2019年12月20日 · The word “pooka” is an Irish word meaning “spirit” or “ghost”, but it is most commonly used in association with a particular type of fairy that can assume various forms, …