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Origin of the word leprechaun.

Origin of the word leprechaun. | The name comes from a Middle Irish word, luchorpán (little body). The first recorded reference to leprechauns comes in the 8th century story of "The Death of Fergus mac Leiti" where the original luchorpán are water Spirits. The luchorpán sieze upon Fergus while he lies sleeping a on the seashore. When he wakes, he finds he is hovering over the water held in their grip. He traps three of them and makes them promise to share their swimming skills with him in return for their release. They grant him waterproof powers & the ability to swim underwater, but warn him away from Lake Rudraige. Unfortunately, Fergus wanted to show that he feared nothing, so he goes there and finds himself in a deep deep lake dive with a terrible monster (Muirdris) which causes a facial disfigurement which disqualifies him from his rulership. A later 13th century version of this story introduces a comedic element giving the leprechaun king Iubdan and his Queen Bebo and their poet Eisirt wonderful witty exchanges with Fergus. A confusion arose between Luchorpán and the solitary fairy being of Ireland known as the Cluricaune who is a cunning spirit who haunts cellars, drinks, smokes & plays tricks. This came about possibly due to the publication of Crofton Croker's "Fairy Legends" (1825). Since that time, leprechauns seem to be entirely male and solitary. | image tagged in majestic castle,leprechaun gold,language,mythology,tradition,pagan | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The original source of leprechaun lore.

The original source of leprechaun lore. | In Irish folklore, the Cluricaune is a household fairy. It lives a solitary existence and has the characteristics now associated with the leprechaun. Cluricaunes have a wizend appearance and are dressed in green. In fact, they dress rather better than the average brownie might since they do little work and look spruced up ready for a good weekend, with silver shoe buckles, silk stockings and a fine hat. Cluricaune has a purse full of silver and his favorite place is the wine cellar where he will sit in solitary drinking sessions until the casks are dry. He is known to harness sheep and ride them over the fields for fun. When Cluricaunes became known as leprechauns, their silver imagery changed to gold. | image tagged in leprechaun hat,irish,tradition,pagan,heathen | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Happy new year.

Happy new year. | The year of the rabbit is beginning in China. In Vietnam it's the year of the cat. | image tagged in cat bunny ears imposter,asian,tradition,zodiac signs | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
153 views, 3 upvotes

She takes many forms.

She takes many forms. | Throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland Berched/Percht is the old hag with the distaff who lives in the mountains. She has always been interested in the needs of children. Like Berfana, she leaves gifts for them at Christmas, but she is also the one to whom the souls of miscarried or unbaptized children go. She rides upon the winds of Perchtentag aka 12th night (6 January) gathering up their souls as she goes. In some alpine districts it is customary to leave food on the roof for her. As a young woman she heralds the growing season, but she also acts as a punisher of those who do not tend their yards, fields or spinning, visiting plagues on those who are disorderly or neglectful. Her appearance as a death omen occurs when she comes as a White Lady. Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo was said to have been presaged by such an appearance. Her entourage are the Perchten (Betchten); Christians slanderously claim that the Devil hides among them to quietly capture a victim. | image tagged in percht/betcht,tradition,european,pagan,heathen | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The numerology of Grandmother Moon.

The numerology of Grandmother Moon. | The 7 sacred numbers of the moon are: 4, 7, 13, 28, 52, 91 & 364. 4 elements; directions; dimensions; times & tides per day; weeks per month; seasons per year; years in a leap year cycle. 7 days in a week; directions including: up, down & center. 13 lunar months per year; weeks per season. 28 days in a lunar month; 7×4; 1+2+3+4+5+6+7. 52 weeks per year; lunar months per leap year cycle; 4×13. 91 days per season; 7×13; 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13. 364 days per lunar year; 4×7×13; 13×28; 7×52; 4×91; 1×12+2×11+3×10+4×9+5×8+6×7+7×6+8×5+9×4+10×3+11×2+12×1. | image tagged in wolf moon,pagan,heathen,tradition | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The similar looking Krampus appears in other areas on December 6th.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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It's quite a grizzly story, actually.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
185 views, 2 upvotes

"Christmas" trees predate Jesus.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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In modern Norway some people give corn to magpies.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Everybody exchanged candles to help the sun get through the winter.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Everybody gets something.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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One of many holidays that informed Christmas.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Hope they didn't get indigestion.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Crucifix or cross: still represents life & death.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
211 views, 2 upvotes
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