Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com –\u00a0<\/strong> When darkness falls and the days get colder, we gather around the fireplace to embrace the warmth. In the old days, when there were no radiators, the chimney was a treasure that helped survive cold winters. Folklore stories tell the chimney was appreciated and feared because it is also home to powerful spirits.<\/p>\n Today, many children are told Father Christmas comes through the chimney with their gifts, but kids in Ireland and Scotland are cautious because they have been informed of the frightening Bodach, who enters the house using the chimney.<\/p>\n The evil Bodach does not need the invitation to visit your home. If he decides to come to your house, he will do so, and rest assured he is not paying a courtesy visit.<\/p>\n The Gaelic Bodach can be described in many ways. Some say he is a ghost or trickster, while others call him the Devil.<\/p>\n Stories of Bodach can be found in folklore and modern literature. Scottish folklore accounts say Boddach comes through the chimney to kidnap naughty children.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are already a member and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Beautiful Legend Of Giant Olentzero Who Brings Christmas Presents To Basque Children<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Ancient Secrets Of Mistletoe \u2013 Sacred Celtic Plant With Magical Powers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Perchta: Evil Witch Of The Alps \u2013 An Old Tradition That Still Continues<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Explore also:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Ancient Pages Library Of Ancient And Unexplained Mysteries<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n![\"Beware](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pr-bodach.jpg\")
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