Mythical creature

Bodach

Mythical creature in Scottish Gaelic and Irish folklore, invoked as a nursery bogey to frighten children into good behaviour.

Imaginary being invoked by adults to scare children away from dangerous places or frighten them into good behaviour.

Redirected to Astomi.

Mythological race of people without mouths, who survived by inhaling air and scents through their nostrils.

Redirected to Abbey lubber.

Minor devil tasked with tempting monks into corrupt and lascivious behaviour.

A female spirit in Irish and Scottish folklore whose wailing voice is heard before the death of a member of the family to which she is attached.

Redirected to Cockatrice.

Mythical heraldic beast hatched from a rooster’s egg hatched by a toad, said to be able to kill with its stare.

Brownie or spirit who worked in the mines of Northern England pushing wagons out of the mines, usually appearing as a blue light.