Goayr Heddagh | |
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Background | |
Type | Mythology |
First Sighting | Unknown |
Last Sighting | Unknown |
Country | Isle of Man |
Habitat | Mountains |
Possible Population | Unknown |
Goayr Heddagh is a ghostly goat from Manx Mythology. It behaved similar to folkloric black dogs.
Description
The Goayr Heddagh is a large goat that gave off a luminous glow. They haunt travellers that walk down lonely roads at night. If anyone challenge or tries to attack it, it will run off. It lived in the mountains of Isle of Man.
In Popular Media
- In the Secret Saturdays: Beast of the 5th Sun video game, the Goayr Heddagh makes an appearance in the Baron Finster Level.
Sources
- Bane, T., 2016. Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. McFarland, p.139.