Monstrum: Púca
A púca is a shape-shifter from Ireland and can take any form it chooses. It can be a horse, dog, rabbit, goat, goblin, or even an old man. They are considered bringers of both good and bad fortune. This episode takes at look at this creature found in Irish folklore. Part of the "Monstrum" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 49 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Geography, Literature, Social Science
- Subtopic: Culture and Society, Europe, Folklore, Storytelling
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Monstrum
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