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Bugaboo is an alternate name for the {{Wp|Bogeyman}}, a mythical creature from folklore in various European countries used by parents to scare their children into having good behavior or being more obedient. The Bogeyman has since evolved and been incorporated into many more cultures, such as the {{Wp|Sack Man}} in Latin American countries and {{Wp|Coco (folklore)|El Coco}} in Spain and Portugal. | Bugaboo is an alternate name for the {{Wp|Bogeyman}}, a mythical creature from folklore in various European countries used by parents to scare their children into having good behavior or being more obedient. The Bogeyman has since evolved and been incorporated into many more cultures, such as the {{Wp|Sack Man}} in Latin American countries and {{Wp|Coco (folklore)|El Coco}} in Spain and Portugal. | ||
[[wikipedia:Bucca (mythological creature)|Bucca]] is a type of creature in Cornish folklore. Bucca-boo (''Bucca Dhu'' in the Cornish language, meaning "black Bucca") is an evil Bucca, while Bucca Gwidden (meaning "white Bucca") is a good Bucca. | |||
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