Who is the Irish god of mischief?

Lugh
Lugh has several magical possessions. He wields an unstoppable fiery spear, a sling stone, and owns a hound named Failinis. He is said to have invented fidchell (a Gaelic equivalent of chess), ball games, and horse racing. He corresponds to the pan-Celtic god Lugus, and his Welsh counterpart is Lleu Llaw Gyffes.

What is an Irish Pooka?

The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost; plural púcaí), pooka, phouka is primarily a creature of Celtic folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could help or hinder rural and marine communities. Púcaí can have dark or white fur or hair.

What is known as a mischievous Irish fairy?

The clurichaun (/ˈkluːrɪkɔːn/) or clúrachán (from Irish: clobhair-ceann) is a mischievous fairy in Irish folklore known for his great love of drinking and a tendency to haunt breweries, pubs and wine cellars.

What is a black Phooka?

In Irish folklore and Welsh mythology, the Púca is also known as Phooka, Pooka, Pwca, Púka, Bwca or Bhooka. It is a shape-shifting Goblin who appears as a black bull, small horse, man with a horse’s lower body{centarian}, goat, big dog, Human, or Satyr like creature.

Are Irish fairies evil?

They are not overtly evil. They just have their own (often mysterious) agenda. It just so happens that accounts and tales of people falling foul of them far outweigh the opposite. That however does not mean they can’t or don’t help people.

What do you call an Irish ghost?

Ghosts, or as they are called in Irish, Thevshi or Tash (taidhbhse, tais), live in a state intermediary between this life and the next. They are held there by some earthly longing or affection, or some duty unfulfilled, or anger against the living.

How do you offend someone in Ireland?

Here are some of the best ways to rile up an Irish person:

1. Spit in his Guinness.
2. Insult his mother.
3. Insult his mother’s cooking.
4. Tell him U2 are overrated.
5. Ask him if Ireland is still part of Britain.
6. Demand his pot of gold.
7. Insist that he dance a jig.
8. Ask him if people still marry their cousins in Ireland.