Ballybogs, or peat fairies, are mischievous spirits that inhabit peat bogs in Irish folklore. They lead travelers off their path, disorienting them in the boggy terrain. They hide small objects or personal belongings of humans, only to return them later in a different spot. They have a reputation for creating optical illusions or mirages, making the bog seem larger or more confusing than it actually is. They can also manipulate shadows in the dim light of the bog, creating shapes or figures that seem to move on their own.
- Created: July 09, 2023
- Collections: Lore and Legend