Bodach

Bodach are a type of monster from Scottish folklore that resemble hideous old men who frequently scared, captured and even ate children - the Bodach was rare in that while male they served a very similar purpose as a hag, though in general would also be considered a bogeyman similar to the medieval bugbear.

Bodachs existed to frighten children into good behavior and it was believed they could climb down chimneys to capture children who were particularly naughty, they could also be encountered in lonely places during the night and sometimes even just catching sight of a Bodach was an omen that one was going to shortly die.