Korrigans
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In Breton folklore, the Korrigans are dwarf-like spirits. Korr means Little person and ig is a diminutive and the suffix an is an hypocoristic. They have beautiful hair and red flashing eyes. They are sometimes described as important princesses who were opposed to Christianity when the Apostles came to convert Brittany. They hate priests, churches, and especially the Virgin Mary. They can predict the future, change shape, and move at lightning speed. Like sirens and mermaids, they sing and comb their long hair, and they haunt fountains and wells. They have the power of making men fall in love with them, but they then kill the ones who do. In many popular tales, they are eager to deceive the imprudent mortals who see them dancing or looking after a treasure.