Boggart - Definition and Overview

For boggarts from the Harry Potter novels, see boggart (Harry Potter).

In Celtic mythology, a boggart (or bogan, bogle or boggle) is a household spirit, sometimes mischievous, sometimes helpful. In Northern England, at least, there was the belief that the boggart should never be named, as when the boggart was given a name, it would not be reasoned with or persuaded and become uncontrollable and destructive.

See also

• Buggane
• Sprite (fantasy)