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Mischievous, unpredictable, and shape-shifting \\u2013 this mythical Irish being is said to be especially active at Halloween, or what we call Samhain. But what is it, and why is there a Halloween festival named after it?

We're joined by Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies, and Folklore at University College Dublin to explore this mythical creature and its namesake, the P\\xfaca festival.

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Discover more about the P\\xfaca festival by visiting pucafestival.com

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Irish Words and Pronunciations:

L\\xfanasa (the beginning of the harvest) \\u2013 Pronounced: "LOO-nuh-suh"

Samhain (the name for November/Halloween) \\u2013 Pronounced: "SAH-win"

Nollaig (December/Christmas) \\u2013 Pronounced: "NUL-ig"

Fear dearg (a red man) \\u2013 Pronounced: "FAIR JARE-ug"

Breac (speckled) \\u2013 Pronounced: "BRACK"

Mummer (costumed performer) \\u2013 Pronounced: "MUH-mer"

Guisers (costumed Halloween goers) \\u2013 Pronounced: "GIZE-ers"

Barnbrack (Irish Halloween fruitcake) \\u2013 Pronounced: "BARN-brack"