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TATTOO DESIGNS & SYMBOLS - LEPRECHAUN TATTOOS
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Leprechauns are featured in untold numbers of stories, fables and
myths in Ireland, although little is written about them. They are
known as cobblers to the fairy people, and are said to have been
around before the Celts showed up. Legend tells us that if you catch
a Leprechaun, you might find his pot of gold hidden at the end of
the rainbow. But these little characters are famous for their
lightening speed. If you take your eyes off one, it's gone for good.
Although reputed to be mischievous, they are great
conversationalists - the Irish gift of the gab! But they enjoy
solitude better.
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There are tales of Leprechauns riding sheep dogs at
night and leaving them scruffy and exhausted in the morning. The
illicit Irish homebrew, 'poteen', leaves many a leprechaun
intoxicated, but it apparently does not affect their ability to
continue making little shoes. When they raided local larders and
wine cellars, these Leprechauns were held in particular low esteem,
and were even called by another name, 'Cluricauns'. |
 The 18th century Leprechaun would be seen wearing
his leather apron and shoes with silver buckles. A century later, it
would be a fancy red jacket, a waistcoat and cocked hat, as well as
the silver buckles. It wasn't until the 20th century that he took to
wearing the green jacket and headgear we see today.
Leprechauns are favorite tattoo symbols for those
with a love of all things Irish, along with
Shamrocks,
Four-Leaf
Clovers and the Harp.
Get
inspired by some great images and photos in our Leprechaun
Inspiration Gallery
See also: Trolls,
Elves,
Fairies or Faeries,
Gnomes, Lucky Tattoo Index
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