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Jorōgumo Magical Creatures Mythology, Mystical Creatures Mythology, Fantasy Creatures Mythology, Myths & Monsters, Creature Fantasy, Mythical Monsters, Japanese Mythology, Legends And Myths, Japanese Folklore

People, no matter from which era and what traditions, have always felt the need to explain their surroundings. After all, the greatest fear is the fear of the unknown. Before science did better explanations, myths, and mythical creatures fulfilled the need to know what, why, and how our reality exists.

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Irish Myths, Mystical Creatures Mythology, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Tony Diterlizzi, British Folklore, Celtic Magic, Spiderwick Chronicles, Irish Folklore, Folklore Art

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…

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