Boggart

Historical Background
In Celtic mythology, a boggart is a household spirit which can be helpful or mischievous. The idea seemed to be imported into English folklore as household spirits which are dark or hairy and garbed in tattered and dust-filled clothing. In Northern English folklore, it was considered a bad idea to give a boggart a name because if they were to be given a specific name, they would become uncontrollable and destructive. It was also said to be responsible for any farming implements that disappear. The Bogy is believed to be an import of the Boggart.