Goblin vs. Leprechaun — What's the Difference?

A goblin is a monstrous creature that appears in the folklore of multiple European cultures, first attested in stories from the Middle Ages. They are ascribed various and conflicting abilities, temperaments and appearances depending on the story and country of origin.

A leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief.

A grotesque elfin creature of folklore, thought to work mischief or evil.

In Irish folklore, a mischievous elflike creature or fairy who grants wishes or reveals the location of hidden treasure when captured.

One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

(Irish folklore) One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.

An evil or mischievous spirit; a playful or malicious elf; a frightful phantom; a gnome.

A small mischevous elf or spirit in Irish folklore; it is often depicted in literature as a dwarfish bearded old man; - legend tells that if a leprechaun is captured, he will reveal the location of his hidden pot of gold.

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

A mischievous elf in Irish folklore