England
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Bogey/Bogie/Bogey-Beast
The Bogey is a creature from British folklore. They’re described as large black creatures with vague appearances like dust or smoke that have been known to take the form of dogs. It’s often thought that looking through the keyhole of a wooden door would allow you to see their dull eyes. They move at night and often travel in packs. They enjoy startling people as much as possible before killing them, and especially like scaring people to death. They may cause food to rot, water to become poisoned, or cause crops and livestock to become diseased. They have been known to cause disruptions by moving objects and may rest in…
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Blue-Cap/Blue-Bonnet
The Blue-Cap is a form of Fae from English myth. They are thought to live in mines and often work alongside human miners. They’re thought to be strong and industrious with a deep understanding of rocks and ore, and the supernatural ability to control these things. While not mining, they resemble blue and white balls of light that are cold to the touch. Some believe they have troll-like forms and scoop rocks and ore from mine walls. If a Blue-Cap assisted in a mine, they had to be given exact payment for that day’s work. If left unpaid or underpaid, they would leave the mine forever. If they were overpaid,…
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Bloody Bones/Old Bloody Bones
Bloody Bones is a bogeyman figure from England and the United States. It’s described as being incredibly ugly with blood and bone visible, and sometimes even looks like a dancing headless skeleton. He was often seen as a companion to Rawhead, or one part of the same being. He is also sometimes related to a figure named High Walker, who could raise the bones of the dead. Rawhead and Bloody Bones defied him and ended up causing his death. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. United States,…
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Blood Dogs/Scots Hounds
The Blood Dogs are mythical creatures from Scotland and Northern England. They have grey bodies, and red eyes, and leave no mark on the ground to indicate their presence. Their baying is thought to sound like the wind. They’re believed to haunt battlefields and lick up the blood of fallen soldiers, digging through the dirt for soaked-up blood and unburied corpses. In Scotland, they only feed on the blood of English people and are thought to be the ghosts of the hunting dogs belonging to Bonny Prince Charlie. They form out of morning mist, the day after a large battle. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural…
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Black Shuck
The Black Shcuk is a supernatural creature from the folklore of England. They are often sighted in Anglia, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, and sightings continue to this day. They are most active on stormy nights and just before bad weather. They may be named after the war dog of Thor and Odin named Shukir, but the name could also come from the word “shucky” which means hairy or shaggy. They have several different descriptions often having glowing red saucer-sized eyes, but sometimes only a singular eye. Sometimes they’re the size of a horse, other times the size of a large dog, and occasionally they have no head. They rarely pose…
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Beast Of Bodmin Moor/ Beast Of Bolventor
The Beast of Bodmin Moor is a cryptid known as an Alien Big Cat from Cornwall, England. It’s believed to be a leopard-like creature with black fur. It’s often linked to mysteriously killed livestock. One sighting of the creature was followed by a sheep being disemboweled and another being decapitated. Citations: Coleman, Loren, and Clark, Jerome. Cryptozoology A To Z: The Encyclopedia Of Loch Monsters Sasquatch Chupacabras And Other Authentic M. United States, Touchstone, 2013. Eberhart, George M.. Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology. United Kingdom, ABC-CLIO, 2002.
