Question: where did the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow originate

title: Leprechaun
text: A leprechaun ( Irish : leipreachán ) is a type of fairy in Irish folklore . They are usually depicted as little bearded men , wearing a coat and hat , who partake in mischief . They are solitary creatures who spend their time making and mending shoes and have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow . If captured by a human , they often grant three wishes in exchange for their freedom . Like other Irish fairies , leprechauns may be derived from the Tuatha Dé Danann . Leprechaun - like creatures rarely appear in Irish mythology and only became prominent in later folklore . 

Answer: answer: A leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore.  They are solitary creatures who spend their time making and mending shoes and have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.   Like other Irish fairies, leprechauns may be derived from the Tuatha Dé Danann.