Bauchan

The bauchan (

English: bauchan, buckawn or bogan^[2]) is a type of domestic hobgoblin in Scottish folklore. It is often mischievous and sometimes dangerous, but is also very helpful when the need arises.^[2]

Folklore

shapeshifter and is able to transform into a goat.^[2]^[3]

Fiction

The character "Buckeye" is a bauchan in the fantasy novel

The Haunted Wizard (1999) by Christopher Stasheff

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References

^ James MacKillop. "bòcan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 11, 2010 from Encyclopedia.com: "Bòcan – Dictionary definition of bòcan | Encyclopedia.com: FREE online dictionary". Archived from the original on 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
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^ Campbell, John Francis (1896). Popular tales of the West Highlands: orally collected, Volume 2. Vol. II. Edmonston and Douglas.

[1] James MacKillop. "bòcan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 11, 2010 from Encyclopedia.com: "Bòcan – Dictionary definition of bòcan | Encyclopedia.com: FREE online dictionary". Archived from the original on 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2010-05-11.

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[3] Campbell, John Francis (1896). Popular tales of the West Highlands: orally collected, Volume 2. Vol. II. Edmonston and Douglas.

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v t e Celtic mythology series
Creatures in Scottish mythology and folklore
Beasts	Beithir Gigelorum
Birds	Boobrie
Deities	Beira Cailleach
Fairies/spirits	Aos Sí Baobhan sith Bean-nighe Biasd Bheulach Blue men of the Minch Bodach Caoineag Cat-sìth Changeling Cù-sìth Each-uisge Fuath Ghillie Dhu Glaistig Kelpie Meg Mullach Nuggle Sea Mither Seelie Seonaidh Trow Water bull
Giants	Fachan
Gnomes	Pech
Goblins/hobgoblins	Bauchan
Mermaids	Ceasg Selkie

Folklore

Fiction

See also

References