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Leprechaun: From Gold-Loving Cobbler to Cultural Icon
Season 3
Episode 4
Leprechauns are associated with St. Patrick’s Day and Irish culture, but do you know why? The jovial, red-haired little man dressed in green standing next to a pot of gold is a modern invention—the diminutive faerie folk was once more popularly known for their role as tricksters and expert cobblers.
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