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The name leprechaun may have derived from the Irish leath bhrogan (shoemaker), although its origins may lie in luacharma'n (Irish for pygmy). These apparently aged, diminutive men are frequently to be found in an intoxicated state, caused by home-brew poteen. However they never become so drunk that the hand which holds the hammer becomes unsteady and their shoemaker's work affected. Leprechauns have also become self-appointed guardians of ancient treasure (left by the Danes when they marauded through Ireland), burying it in crocks or pots. This may be one reason why leprechauns tend to avoid contact with humans whom they regard as foolish, flighty (and greedy?) creatures. If caught by a mortal, he will promise great wealth if allowed to go free. He carries two leather pouches. In one there is a silver shilling, a magical coin that returns to the purse each time it is paid out. In the other he carries a gold coin which he uses to try and bribe his way out of difficult situations. This coin usually turns to leaves or ashes once the leprechaun has parted with it.However, you must never take your eye off him, for he can vanish in an instant.
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How many coins in a pot of gold?
Well the legend of the rainbow and the pot of gold at one end dates back to the 14th century Catholics. The leprechauns would put their gold in black pots and put a rainbow on top of it so that he wouldn't lose it (Not knowing that humans can see rainbows). Most often, when lucky peasants were to find these pots of gold at the end of rainbows, the amount of gold would vary. The usual amount of gold a leprechaun would store in these pots was around 100 gold coins. If it was an upper class leprechaun he would store not only up to 1,000 gold coins, but also his luckiness. Hope this helps
What is a Pot of Gold?
its gold in a pot.
Who is an Irish fairy that hides pots of gold?
Graham nortonAccording to family stories from Ireland - the pot of gold is hidden at the end of the rainbow. The only way to obtain it however, is to capture a leprechan.
What can you find in a pot of gold?
And pot of gold contains enough gold to fill the pot, and if are lucky enough to find it, you will see yourself.
How much gold is in a pot of gold?
There is x number of gold coins in the pot. x = y/z, where y is equal to the cubic area of the pot, and z is equal to the cubic area of the gold coin. True, there are often times pots of gold that are heaped up, but the question asked how much god is "in" a pot of gold.
What do leprechauns hide?
Pot of gold.
What do Leprechauns use to carry their gold?
A pot.
What is a phrase with leprechauns?
that's me pot of gold.
How much gold is in a leprechauns pot according to lore?
The size of the pot.
What you call those things with pot of gold?
Leprechauns
What kind of treasure do leprechauns hide from people?
Legend has it Leprechauns hide their pot of gold at the end of rainbows.
Which country do you associate leprechauns with?
Ireland---where leprechauns live at the bottom of a rainbow wtih a pot of gold :)
What has the rainbow and pot gold to do with Ireland?
Leprechauns, the mythological fairy-folk of Ireland, are said to have a pot of gold which can be found at the end of a rainbow.
What location is it rumored that leprechauns go to bury their pot of gold?
At the end of a rainbow.
What do leprechauns possess?
By legend, magical powers and their treasure, which is traditionally a 'pot of gold'.
Do leprechauns like humans?
Not at all! It isn't that they despise humans, but if one catches them they lose their pot of gold. This is why leprechauns avoid humans.
Are leprocorns real?
Leprechauns are not real. Leprechauns are associated with St. Patrick's Day. The character protects the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
