The Truth About Leprechauns: Origins & Etymology

Are leprechauns folkloric fiends or flesh-and-blood beings? Uncover the true origin of everyone's favorite short, shoe-making, treasure-hoarding Irish fairy, including the origin of their iconic name.

FYI: this video is based on a series of articles from IrishMyths.com. Head over there for a more in-depth understanding of the etymology of leprechaun and its origin:

https://irishmyths.com/leprechaun/

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