Each korrigan has the power to enmesh the heart of the most constant swain (country youth, lover or suitor) and doom him to perish for love of her. The korrigan is a captivating figure in breton folklore, often described as a fairy or spirit that dwells in the natural landscape If you come across a korrigan combing its hair or counting its treasures on a saturday, you should fear for your life
Bérénice Marlohe – November cover girl
Yet if you are a man, common folklore will have you doomed already.
It can have many facets depending on how the light hits it, or in this case, how one treats the balance of nature
One of them was the welsh goddess ceridwen (or keridwen). The korrigan was sort of like the lady of the fountain in the legend of the welsh owain or french yvain. See yvain and the lady of the fountain The integration of korrigan tales into educational contexts ensures that these ancient stories remain a vibrant part of breton identity
In addition to cultural festivities and educational efforts, the korrigans have inspired various art forms.