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 …

Pookas can be found in any rural location, every county in Ireland has its very own Pooka. They like open mountainous areas so that they can run free while in horse form. Many small …

Oct 2, 2022 · In one of the most well-known Irish folktales featuring the púca, “The Piper and the Pooka,” the spirit appears as a bipedal goblin with horns on his head. Later, he transforms into …

Dec 27, 2024 · Although the word ‘Púca’ means ghost/spirit in Irish, we were always told as kids that the Pooka / Puca was a type of creature that had black or white hair. Now, that doesn’t …

May 14, 2023 · The Púca, also known as Phooka, Pooka, or Puca, is a captivating figure in Irish mythology. Known for its shape-shifting abilities and mischievous nature, the Púca is one of …

Meet the Puca (also known as pooka, puka, or phouka), creatures from Celtic mythology. Famous for their dual nature, Pucas can either play tricks leading to chaos and confusion or offer …

Discover the mystique of the Púca, an entity that symbolizes the ambivalent forces of nature and destiny. The term “Púca” comes from Old Irish Gaelic, and means “spirit” or “ghost”. This …

Oct 26, 2020 · Púcaí can bless humans with good luck or protection, but can also steal from, terrify, or bewitch us. It’s thought best to avoid them or to ward them off with charms, spurs, …

In the mystical hills and ancient woodlands of Celtic mythology, there lurks a mischievous and unpredictable spirit known as the Púca (also spelled Pooka or Phooka). With its ability to …

According to Irish mythology, the Púca is a shapeshifting trickster spirit that usually takes the form of a horse, goat, cat, dog, or hare. In some cases, it can also appear in a human form with …