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The POOKA is a solitary Irish fairy presented variously in a large body of lore collected in the 19th century. In the works of T. Crofton Croker (1825–7), the pooka is malevolent and demonic, spoiling blackberries, and taking the form of a horse and offering unsuspecting mortals a dangerous ride. In Lady Wilde's Ancient Legends (1887), the pooka is benevolent and helpful, like the Scottish brownie. Known also as the phouka or púca, a common speculation links the pooka to the English folk fig... Magical Creatures Mythology, Mystical Creatures Mythology, Irish Fairy, Alan Lee, Irish Folklore, Brian Froud, Fairy Images, Ange Demon, The Dark Crystal

The POOKA is a solitary Irish fairy presented variously in a large body of lore collected in the 19th century. In the works of T. Crofton Croker (1825–7), the pooka is malevolent and demonic, spoiling blackberries, and taking the form of a horse and offering unsuspecting mortals a dangerous ride. In Lady Wilde's Ancient Legends (1887), the pooka is benevolent and helpful, like the Scottish brownie. Known also as the phouka or púca, a common speculation links the pooka to the English folk…

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