A boggart is a supernatural being from English folklore. The dialectologist Elizabeth Wright described the boggart as 'a generic name for an apparition'; [ 1 ] folklorist Simon Young defines it as 'any ambivalent or evil solitary supernatural spirit'. [ 2 ]

Apr 3, 2022 · These horrifying and enigmatic creatures have been a key part of Northern folklore for over 500 years. South Pennines born historian Simon Young, author of The Boggart , has conducted the first...

Boggart (also called a bogey, bogeyman, bogle or bugbear) is a term used for a creature in English folklore. It is generally a household spirit turned malevolent trickster or mishcevious goblin-like creature. The name is derived from the Welsh "bwg".

The Boggart is a mythical creature that has been part of British folklore for centuries. It is said to be a mischievous spirit that lives in homes and plays tricks on the inhabitants. In some accounts, the Boggart is described as a shape-shifter that can take on the form of animals or objects.

Feb 17, 2022 · From The Boggart: Folklore, History, Placenames and Dialect (Exeter University Press: 2022). The Boggart Census. It was wonderful reading about the boggart in the nineteenth century, but did, I wondered, boggarts survive today in their old heartlands?

Mythical Attributes: A boggart is a malevolent or mischievous spirit inhabiting homes and fields, known for nocturnal disturbances and creating disarray. Role in Mythos: Boggarts are considered to be spirits that cause mischief and fear, often tormenting households by disturbing the peace at …

Oct 27, 2008 · Boggarts were mischievous spirits responsible for mishaps and poltergeist activity within the home and in the countryside. They would rearrange furniture, break pots and generally be blamed for ‘things that go bump in the night’.

Oct 8, 2024 · Known primarily in English and Scottish folklore, the boggart is a mischievous and elusive creature. They dwell in dark and hidden places, such as caves, basements, and under bridges. Furthermore, their connection to these subterranean areas contributes to their mysterious and unsettling reputation in myth.

Jan 20, 2023 · Part II, Lived Boggart Folklore, offers fascinating examples of boggart lore from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. Early boggart legends tend to warn people about the danger of walking around at night by themselves.

May 30, 2024 · Comprising three parts, this book is a companion volume to The Boggart: Folklore, History, Place-Names and Dialect. Part one, ‘Boggart Ephemera’, is a selection of about 40,000 words of nineteenth-century boggart writing (particularly material that is difficult to find in libraries).