And that's just the start of the leprechaun lore! So, if you're wondering how these magical beings morphed into the St.

When Mad Sweeney introduces himself to Shadow Moon as a leprechaun in American Gods, he is being totally serious – even though, as Shadow points out, mythical Irish fairies are usually thought ...

Legend has it that he transformed from a powerful king to a "stooping Lugh," or leprechaun. As Irish folklore evolved, leprechauns took on a new role as surly, solitary shoemakers and protectors ...