A type of demon or evil spirit in Manx folklore, often described as a fearsome creature that haunts the Isle of Man.
From Manx (the Celtic language of the Isle of Man), related to Old Irish 'bocánach' meaning phantom or goblin. The word reflects the supernatural traditions of Celtic island cultures.
Bugganes appear in Manx folklore as shapeshifters that could take animal or human form, and they were believed to inhabit specific locations like Peel Castle, making them central to the island's ghost stories and cultural identity.
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