Bogeyman
Bogeyman noun - An imaginary monster used to frighten children.
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A person who became a werewolf may be a Loup-Garou, which is sort of a French bogeyman, or a Benendanti, a more benign creature from Italian folklore that fights evil witches.
Source: Literature / Wearing the Cape -
Was Once a Man: Almost every single creature the Player encounter on Solomon Island is either a Zombie or belongs into this category: The Draug (except for their leaders), the Wendigos, the Filth creatures, Jack OLantern, and the Bogeyman.
Source: Video Game / The Secret World
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