{"product_id":"the-legend-of-pooka-matthew-holt-9798232388775","title":"The Legend Of Pooka","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the misty lanes, bogs, and crossroads of Ireland, where one of the most mysterious and unpredictable creatures of folklore roams: the Pooka. A shapeshifter, trickster, and sometimes harbinger, the Pooka has haunted Irish imagination for centuries, appearing as a black horse, a white hare, or even a shadowy human figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive exploration, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history and origins of the Pooka in Irish myth and oral tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamous real-life encounters, from rural farmyards to isolated crossroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCounty-by-county sightings, highlighting where the Pooka has been most often seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtective rituals, charms, and folk practices used to ward off its mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld tales and moral lessons, revealing the Pooka's role as both trickster and teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a collection of eerie stories, this book delves into the cultural, moral, and spiritual significance of Ireland's most enigmatic spirit. It is a journey through centuries of folklore, a guide to understanding a creature that is both feared and revered, and an invitation to experience the wild, untamed magic of the Irish countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a folklorist, a lover of the supernatural, or simply intrigued by the mysteries of Ireland, The Legend of the Pooka will leave you captivated by a spirit whose hoofprints continue to echo across the land and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew Holt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798232388775\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew Holt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.32d","brand":"Matthew Holt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612070494463,"sku":"9798232388775","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6cc75db5-bac1-4460-a468-fbd38ecd7d8e.jpg?v=1764517978","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-legend-of-pooka-matthew-holt-9798232388775","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}