Leprechaun: From Gold Loving Cobbler to Cultural Icon, Monstrum

Dont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe Leprechauns are associated with St. Patricks Day and Irish culture, but do you know why The jovial, redhaired little man dressed in green standing next to a pot of gold is a modern inventionthe diminutive faerie folk was once more popularly known for their role as tricksters and expert cobblers. In this episode, youll learn how ancient Irish mythology, Irish immigration, and some crafty marketing resulted in one of our most recognizable folkloric figures. , leprechaun, stpatricksday, irishmythology, MonstrumPBS Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily Zarka Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Stephanie Noone Illustrator: Samuel Allen Editor: Ray Lux Produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isnt afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, takes us on a journey to discover a new monster in each new episode. M