Leprechauns Before they were best known as pitchmen for sugary cereal, Leprechauns were the Irish sprites who, according to legend, would grant three wishes to anyone able to catch him. Like many of the other wee people, they had a talent for mending shoes — though unlike gnomes, they would hide their earnings in a pot at the end of a rainbow. Where to find one: There isn’t a load of great leprechaun stories for adults (unless you count the hit-and-miss horror films). A great picture book alternative is Gerald McDermott’s Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk. And to round off our list, let us not forget about the largest of mythological creatures: the giants! #info #EverythingsInfo
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