Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know

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In honor of St. Patrick's day, here's a list of 7 things any Irish-respecting person should know about Leprechauns, their legends, and why the Irish know we're all wrong about them.

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They Are Talented Musicians

Much like the man in the video in item #3, very intelligently, said, leprechauns have flutes. They are also skilled in other musical instruments because of their lineage.

According to scholars (and a life321 article we read):

The Fenian Cycle, "a legendary Irish poem that depicts Ireland’s past, has a verse in which a harp-playing dwarf named Cnu Deireoil claimed that Lugh the Long-Armed Warrior [A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann] was his father."

This has made some people believe, since they are so small in stature, that leprechauns are direct descendants of the musical dwarf Cnu Deireoil. "Dancing Leprechauns" play mostly Irish instruments like the tin whistle and the Irish harp.

Now, watch this girl play the tin whistle (you're welcome, fellas).
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Dateline NBC How To Catch A Leprechaun

Leprechauns are skilled shoemakers, tinkerers and artisans. It is often good luck if they are around because you will notice your appliances start working better. A leprechaun can fix anything and is a general sign of good luck in the household.

So how do you get all his money and cease his happiness/existence?

Stare him in the eye. A leprechaun's one weakness is the steady, unmoving stare of a human. If you were to catch him with his pot of gold in-hand he would freeze. If you able to make eye contact with him (it is very difficult to make eye contact with a leprechaun since they are always dancing, playing music or pulling practical jokes), and approach him for long enough to grab him (while not removing your gaze in the LEAST), you would have a leprechaun.

The gold would then be yours and he would no longer be able to spend his gold on new buckles, jackets and whistles, because in this economy, who really has disposable income for that stuff?

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Ludivina Seliga
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 10/19/2012 7:30 AM

Marvelous leprechaunsthing here
Merrilee Wilhide
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 7/28/2012 7:30 AM

Nice leprechaun factsthing here
Brain Donnan
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 6/24/2012 4:30 PM

Prime leprechaun 7thing here
ariannafelidae
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/01/2011 9:46 PM

I learned so many new and interesting things. Dude, awesome list.
kevin barry
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/23/2010 12:23 PM

don't forget that they will kill you if you give them a chance. If you catch a leprechaun, and then let him go before he has granted your wishes, he will turn you into rock, thus killing you. Charming.
Boomer Miracles
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/21/2010 1:15 PM

Incredibly creative and great post. Love it!
1. Brettski
  Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/22/2010 12:10 PM
  
  I am still confused on the Alabama city. Are those people serious? Can people really be that dumb?
  1. ariannafelidae
    Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/01/2011 9:43 PM
    
    I was raised an hour from Mobile, Alabama...and yes, yes they most certainly can.
thatsagoodtrouser
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/19/2010 10:04 PM

Great article, but 'Santa Clause' is a movie. Santa Claus (minus the E) is how it's actually spelled. =]
Thank you
Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/16/2010 2:46 PM

. . . for leaving any Lucky Charms comments out of this post.
1. Robert
  Leprechauns: 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know at 3/19/2010 10:35 AM
  
  Lucky Charms taste like gravel.

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