Bugul Noz
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In Breton
beliefs, the Bugul Noz (byɡylˈnoːs "Night Shepherd") is a fairy spirit who lives in the woodlands of Brittany
. He is the last of his kind and is said to be incredibly ugly, a fact which causes him distress. His appearance is so awful that even woodland animals avoid him, and he sometimes cries out to warn humans of his approach, so that he won't frighten them. Though not malicious (indeed, rather kind and gentle), he is always alone because of his hideous visage.
Breton
Breton usually refers to:* anything associated with Brittany, and generally;** the Breton people of Brittany;** the Breton language, a Celtic language spoken in Brittany;** the Breton , a breed of horses; and...
beliefs, the Bugul Noz (byɡylˈnoːs "Night Shepherd") is a fairy spirit who lives in the woodlands of Brittany
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
. He is the last of his kind and is said to be incredibly ugly, a fact which causes him distress. His appearance is so awful that even woodland animals avoid him, and he sometimes cries out to warn humans of his approach, so that he won't frighten them. Though not malicious (indeed, rather kind and gentle), he is always alone because of his hideous visage.