Bogeyman

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Description

세계 설화에 등장하는 Demon. The bogeyman (; also spelled bogyman, bogy, or bogey, and known as boogeyman in the United States an

Origin & Background

The word Bogeyman appears to be derived from the Middle English bugge or bogge, which means 'scary ghost', 'fear', or 'scarecrow'. This word is related to boggart and bugbear, with bugbear referring to a bear-like demon that eats children. The term Bogeyman has been in use since the 15th century, but the stories of the bogeyman are believed to be much older. The word exists in similar forms in several European languages, such as bogle in Scotland, púca in Ireland, pwca in Wales, and bøhmand in Denmark.

The Legend

The Bogeyman is generally a mythical being used to scare children, serving to guide them away from misbehavior. The Bogeyman exists in various forms of both male and female, and is depicted differently around the world depending on local customs and cultures. Typically described as a monster that punishes children, it is often mentioned by authoritative figures to suppress specific behaviors or general misdeeds. The Bogeyman is also frequently used as a depersonalized expression of fear and is sometimes equated with demons.

Variants

Similar beings to the Bogeyman are commonly found in the folklore of various cultures, with various variations and equivalent entities. For example, in Latin American culture, there is the Sack Man who takes children away in a sack, and in Spanish-speaking countries, there is a variation called El Coco. In Brazilian folklore, it is depicted as a female figure named Cuca, while in Italy, it is referred to as Babau. In Germany, it is known as Der schwarze Mann, and in Greece, there is a being called Baboulas.

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