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Arkan sonney ("lucky urchin" or "plentiful little pig") is the Manx term for hedgehog. In Manx folklore it is a type of fairy animal that takes the form of a white pig that brings good fortune to those who manage to catch it. It was even considered a favourable omen just to have seen the "lucky piggy". It was also said that if you caught one you would always find a silver coin in your pocket. In Fairy Tales From the Isle of Man (1951) by Dora Broome, the white pig is described as having red eyes and ears, and though it can alter its size it is not able to change its shape.

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  • Arkan sonney ("lucky urchin" or "plentiful little pig") is the Manx term for hedgehog. In Manx folklore it is a type of fairy animal that takes the form of a white pig that brings good fortune to those who manage to catch it. It was even considered a favourable omen just to have seen the "lucky piggy". It was also said that if you caught one you would always find a silver coin in your pocket. In Fairy Tales From the Isle of Man (1951) by Dora Broome, the white pig is described as having red eyes and ears, and though it can alter its size it is not able to change its shape. (en)
  • Un arkan sonney (littéralement oursin chanceux), est le mot mannois signifiant hérisson. Dans le folklore de l'île de Man, c'est une créature féerique ressemblant à un cochon doté de longs poils. Ces créatures sont censées porter chance à celui qui les capture et pour cette raison, ils sont aussi appelés cochons chanceux. La légende veut qu'ils fuient les hommes et que, celui qui en attrape un, trouve un morceau d'argent dans sa poche. (fr)
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  • Arkan sonney ("lucky urchin" or "plentiful little pig") is the Manx term for hedgehog. In Manx folklore it is a type of fairy animal that takes the form of a white pig that brings good fortune to those who manage to catch it. It was even considered a favourable omen just to have seen the "lucky piggy". It was also said that if you caught one you would always find a silver coin in your pocket. In Fairy Tales From the Isle of Man (1951) by Dora Broome, the white pig is described as having red eyes and ears, and though it can alter its size it is not able to change its shape. (en)
  • Un arkan sonney (littéralement oursin chanceux), est le mot mannois signifiant hérisson. Dans le folklore de l'île de Man, c'est une créature féerique ressemblant à un cochon doté de longs poils. Ces créatures sont censées porter chance à celui qui les capture et pour cette raison, ils sont aussi appelés cochons chanceux. La légende veut qu'ils fuient les hommes et que, celui qui en attrape un, trouve un morceau d'argent dans sa poche. (fr)
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  • Arkan Sonney (en)
  • Arkan Sonney (fr)
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