Darby O’Gill and the Little People
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"Darby O'Gill and the Little People" is a 1959 film that draws heavily from Irish folklore, particularly the legend of the leprechaun. The story centers on a caretaker named Darby O'Gill and his encounters with a leprechaun named King Brian.12
Leprechauns are depicted in Irish folklore as tiny old men, often dressed in a cocked hat and leather apron, who live in isolation and are known for making shoes. They are said to possess a hidden pot of gold, which they might reveal if captured, but they are also known for their trickery and ability to vanish if their captor looks away. The word "leprechaun" itself originates from the Old Irish term for "little body".2
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