The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost; plural púcaí), puca (Old English for goblin), also pwca, pookah, phouka, and puck, is a creature of Celtic, English, and Channel Islands folklore. Considered to …

Welsh Pwca. The Welsh Pwca is a creature of Welsh folklore that is similar to the Irish Púca. They are known for their mischievous nature and their ability to shape-shift, often taking the form of …

May 14, 2023 · The English Puck, the Welsh pwca, and the Scandinavian pooka all share characteristics with the Irish Púca, primarily their shape-shifting abilities and their mischievous …

Oct 2, 2022 · “[The púca] occurs in later legend and seems to have no basis in myth, probably being an import from the Norse púki, an imp, from where it also went into Welsh pwca and into …

The meaning of Pooka, pronounced poo-ka, is from the old Irish word 'Púca', which means ‘goblin’. There are many variations of the spelling Pooka including Púca, Plica, Phuca, Pwwka, …

With its ability to change shape and its love for pranks—both harmless and sinister—the Púca has become one of the most famous trickster figures in Irish and Welsh folklore. Known for taking …

Oct 24, 2024 · Annwn, the Otherworld in Welsh mythology, serves as a mystical realm where the Puca and other magical beings reside. This article aims to delve into the nature of the Puca, its …

Oct 9, 2023 · Explore the ancient tales of the Púca, the enigmatic Celtic creature. From its shapeshifting powers to its role in Samhain, uncover the mysteries of this legendary being that …

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 …

Jan 12, 2024 · Traditionally associated with Samhain, the Celtic New Year, the Púca is deeply woven into the local folklore, embodying the wild and unpredictable spirit of the land. The …