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In Celtic (especially Britanny) folklore , a '''Korrigan''' is a elf-like spirit.  
In Celtic (especially Britanny) folklore , a '''Korrigan''' or '''Corrigan''' is a elf-like spirit. There are several types, some of which are the Korils, Poulpikans, Teuz, and Kornikaned.


'''Aka''' : Corrigans, Korils, Poulpikans, Teuz, Kornikaned
[[Image:Korrigan 12.jpg|thumb|A Korrigan - Alan Lee, ''Faeries'']]
 
 
[[Image:Korrigan 12.jpg|thumb|A Korrigan - Unknown artist]]


==Nature==
==Nature==


===Etymology===
===Etymology===


''Korr'' means ''[[dwarf]]'' and ''ig'' is a  diminutive whereas the suffix ''an'' is an hypocoristic.  
''Korr'' means ''[[dwarf]]'' and ''ig'' is a  diminutive whereas the suffix ''an'' is an hypocoristic.  


===Description===
===Description===


Korrigans have beautiful hair and red flashing eyes. Sometimes depicted with two horns, the feet of a goat and claws like a cat. These little men are able to inflate to a huge size and shapeshift.  
Korrigans have beautiful hair and red flashing eyes. Sometimes depicted with two horns, the feet of a goat and claws like a cat. These little men are able to inflate to a huge size and shapeshift.  


===Origin===
===Origin===


Brittany, Cornwall.
Brittany, Cornwall.


===Family===
===Family===


There are several Korrigan species. '''Kornikaned''' dwelled in forests, '''Kornikaned''' on moors, '''Korils''' in swamps and '''Teuz''' prefer human houses whose inmates are human.
There are several Korrigan species. '''Kornikaned''' dwelled in forests, '''Kornikaned''' on moors, '''Korils''' in swamps and '''Teuz''' prefer human houses whose inmates are human.


===Element===
===Element===


Earth
Earth


===Powers/Weaknesses===
===Powers/Weaknesses===
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They have the power of making men fall in love with them, but they then kill the ones who do. In many popular tales, they are eager to deceive the imprudent mortals who see them dancing or looking after a treasure, and fond of stealing human children, substituting them with changelings. On the night of 31st October ([[All Souls' Night]]), they are said to be lurking near dolmens, waiting for victims.
They have the power of making men fall in love with them, but they then kill the ones who do. In many popular tales, they are eager to deceive the imprudent mortals who see them dancing or looking after a treasure, and fond of stealing human children, substituting them with changelings. On the night of 31st October ([[All Souls' Night]]), they are said to be lurking near dolmens, waiting for victims.


===Places===
===Places===


Under Karnach and Plendren (French Britanny) and the cliffs along the Britanny shore.
Under Karnach and Plendren (French Britanny) and the cliffs along the Britanny shore.


===Behaviour===
===Behaviour===


Shapeshifters, thieves and villains, they rob humans and children and cast storms. Enjoy dancing all night around faerie circles and dolmen. They hate priests, churches, and especially the Virgin Mary.  
Shapeshifters, thieves and villains, they rob humans and children and cast storms. Enjoy dancing all night around faerie circles and dolmen. They hate priests, churches, and especially the Virgin Mary.  


==Beliefs==
==Beliefs==


They are sometimes described as important princesses or druidesses who were opposed to Christianity when the Apostles came to convert Brittany.  
They are sometimes described as important princesses or druidesses who were opposed to Christianity when the Apostles came to convert Brittany.  


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Leprechaun]]
*[[Leprechaun]]
*[[Pixie]]
*[[Pixie]]


[[Category:Elves]]
[[Category:Elves]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:French mythology]]
[[Category:French mythology]]

Revision as of 03:22, 23 October 2007

In Celtic (especially Britanny) folklore , a Korrigan or Corrigan is a elf-like spirit. There are several types, some of which are the Korils, Poulpikans, Teuz, and Kornikaned.

A Korrigan - Alan Lee, Faeries

Nature

Etymology

Korr means dwarf and ig is a diminutive whereas the suffix an is an hypocoristic.

Description

Korrigans have beautiful hair and red flashing eyes. Sometimes depicted with two horns, the feet of a goat and claws like a cat. These little men are able to inflate to a huge size and shapeshift.

Origin

Brittany, Cornwall.

Family

There are several Korrigan species. Kornikaned dwelled in forests, Kornikaned on moors, Korils in swamps and Teuz prefer human houses whose inmates are human.

Element

Earth

Powers/Weaknesses

Despite their small size, they are stronger than 2 men. They can predict the future, change shape, and move at lightning speed. Like sirens and mermaids, they sing and comb their long hair, and they haunt fountains and waters.

They have the power of making men fall in love with them, but they then kill the ones who do. In many popular tales, they are eager to deceive the imprudent mortals who see them dancing or looking after a treasure, and fond of stealing human children, substituting them with changelings. On the night of 31st October (All Souls' Night), they are said to be lurking near dolmens, waiting for victims.

Places

Under Karnach and Plendren (French Britanny) and the cliffs along the Britanny shore.

Behaviour

Shapeshifters, thieves and villains, they rob humans and children and cast storms. Enjoy dancing all night around faerie circles and dolmen. They hate priests, churches, and especially the Virgin Mary.

Beliefs

They are sometimes described as important princesses or druidesses who were opposed to Christianity when the Apostles came to convert Brittany.

See also