Spriggan
Sign in to saveA spriggan is a legendary creature from Cornish folklore. Spriggans are particularly associated with West Penwith in Cornwall.
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- Mythical creature.name
- Spriggan
- Mythical creature.image
- Spriggan sculpture by Marilyn Collins, Parkland Walk, Haringey.jpg
- Mythical creature.caption
- Sculpture by Marilyn Collins
- Mythical creature.Grouping
- Mythological creature Fairy Sprite
- Mythical creature.Country
- England
- Mythical creature.Region
- Cornwall
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- Spriggan sculpture by Marilyn Collins, Parkland Walk, Haringey.jpg
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A spriggan is a legendary creature from Cornish folklore. Spriggans are particularly associated with West Penwith in Cornwall.
== Etymology == Spriggan is pronounced rather than ; the word is borrowed from the Cornish plural spyrysyon 'spirits'.
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