![]() If you’re looking for stories about Irish mythical creatures to tell your kids, then this one is more than suitable! 3. The Pooka has the power of human speech and it loves to confuse and terrify people. This mischievous little fella is said to bring either good or bad fortune and it can appear in various animal forms, though he always wears a dark coat. The Pooka (or Puca) is one of several Irish mythological creatures that doesn’t get half the attention that it deserves. This term actually has offensive origins. In Irish folklore, these elf-like creatures are tricksters who cannot be trusted and will deceive you whenever possible.Ĭontrary to popular belief, the Leprechaun has nothing to do with the term the Luck of the Irish. The Leprechaun is arguably the best known of the many Celtic creatures – mainly due to its association with Ireland and the quirky tale attached to it. It’s here that you’ll find the likes of the Leprechaun and, my personal favourite, the mischievous shape-shifter known as the Pooka! 1. In section two, we tackle the less harmful Celtic creatures. Right, it’s time for some less creepy Celtic Mythological Creatures. Section 2: Harmless Celtic Mythological Creatures Some stories represent the creature with the form of a vulture, while others describe it as a fire-breathing dragon.Įllén Trechend is known to emerge from a cave and embark on a rampage of destruction in a tale called the Cath Maige Mucrama. In fact, it was a 3-headed Celtic monster! Now, like many Irish mythological creatures, the form of Ellén Trechend changes depending on the tale. Balor of the Evil EyeĮllén Trechend was a true Celtic monster. In this guide, we tell the story of this Celtic mythological creature, and offer insight into where in Ireland it roamed (and where it’s now buried). The tale of the Abhartach is one that’s hard to debunk, and many believe that it’s real. However, it’s not Dracula that we’re referring to, here. The author was, of course, born in Dublin. Now, it’s widely known that Bram Stoker’s Dracula has close ties to Ireland. The Abhartach (The Irish Vampire)įirst up is arguably the scariest of the many Irish mythology creatures / Irish monsters – the Abhartach. This is where you’ll find the faeries that you wouldn’t want to run into a dark alley and the Irish vampire that you wouldn’t want to run into anywhere! 1. The first section of our guide is dedicated to Celtic mythological creatures that veer towards the ‘terrifying’ side of things. Section 1: Terrifying Irish Mythological Creatures / Irish Monsters
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