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.

2024年1月12日 · In the rich tapestry of Celtic folklore, few creatures captivate the imagination quite like the Púca. A mysterious and often misunderstood figure in Irish and Scottish traditions, the Púca is described as a shape-shifter that can take various forms. It might appear as a dark horse with gleaming eyes, a hare, or even a human with animal features.

2022年1月22日 · At Puca Printhouse we take our time to research the myths, folklore, and to collect social history. We find the locations where myths can be placed, and then create contemporary illustrated maps of our findings.

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 guidance and assistance, making them one of the most enigmatic figures in Irish tales.

Many small mountainous lakes and springs in Ireland are called ‘Púca Pools’ or ‘Pollaphuca’, which means Pooka or Demon hole. Some of these are found at the sources of major Irish rivers such as the Liffey that runs through Dublin City or the River Bann, which is the longest river in the north of Ireland that runs through the town Coleraine.

2023年10月9日 · 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 has haunted Celtic folklo.

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 various forms, from a black horse to a goat, hare, or even a human-like figure, the Púca’s true nature is often elusive and mysterious.

The Púca (also called Pooka, plica, phuca, pwwka, puka, and phookha) is a mythological creature from Celtic legend, whose name was derived from the Irish word 'puca', meaning, 'ghost'. Phookas are nocturnal, and are usually seen causing mischief in the dead of night, which is one reason for its feared reputation.

2022年1月22日 · So with our move here, we wanted to revisit the mythical beasts of Scotland, to take a deeper dive and see what we could uncover. We had previously touched on it with the "Mythical Beasts of the British and Irish Isles" map, so decided it would be nice to use the same palette, typography, and stylistic choices, that way they could sit next to ...

2024年6月26日 · What is the Celtic trickster animal? The Celtic trickster animal is the púca. The púca is a shapeshifting trickster spirit in Celtic folklore that often takes the form of a domestic animal or a human with animal features such as large ears, fur, or a tail. Who is the Celtic god of mischief? The Celtic god of mischief is Lugh.