Blog post #3

11/15/10

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Pooka

Pooka comes from the early Irish 'poc' meaning 'a male goat'. The Pooka is said to be the most feared fairy of all Ireland. According to some of the legends, the Pooka is a shape changer. The Pooka is capable of taking on a variety of forms. Forms such as a horse, goat, goblin, or dog. It is said that no matter what form the Pooka acuires it is known to have dark fur.However, it most likely will take the form of a sleek black horse with glowing yellow eyes and a dark flowing mane.It seems to me like the Pooka was mischievous, often offering travelers a ride that was dangerous if not deadly.

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In remote areas of Country Down, the Pooka becomes a small goblin, that demands a share of the crops.

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In the Country Laois, the Pooka becomes a large hairy boogeyman who terrifies the people in the night.

In Waterford, and Wexford, the Pooka becomes and eagle like creature with a massive wing-span.

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Finally in Roscommon, the Pooka becomes a black goat with curling horns. 

The Pooka has the power of human speech, and it was known to stop in front of certain houses and call out the names of those it wants to take upon its midnight dashes. If that person refuses, the Pooka would vandalise their property . The Pooka is not a typical fairy. Because when we think of a fairy, we think of a nice, peaceful, and worry free fantasy creature. Not in this case. 

"The Pooka" Celtic Myth Podshow. 2010. Web. 14 November 2010

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