The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka, is primarily a creature of Irish folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities. The creatures were said to be shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in…

The 1891 'Celtic Fairy Tales' by Joseph Jacobs is an anthology that includes "Munachar and Manachar", the "Brewery of Eggshells", and "Fair, Brown and Trembling".

Cù-Sìth(e) (pronounced Koo-Shee) are mythological creatures in Irish (spelt cú sídhe), Scottish and Celtic folklore and mythology. The creature is also considered like the Cwn Annwn in Welsh mythology. I would also say it sounds like Hellhounds. #celtic #mythology #celticmythology #CùSìth fairy #faerie #fey #fae #Cù

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