Black Annis (also known as Black Agnes or Black Anna) is a bogeyman figure in English folklore. She is imagined as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh (especially children). [1] She is said to haunt the countryside of Leicestershire, living in a cave in the Dane Hills with a great oak tree at the entrance. [1] [2]

Jan 1, 2023 · The Black Annis, who is sometimes known as Black Agnes, is a witch-like demon with pale-blue skin, a grotesquely fierce appearance, and sharp claws that allow it to capture its prey. The terrifying witch is said to live deep within a cave in Dane Hills, Leicestershire, and every so often she ventures out into the surrounding area to find some ...

Black Annis is a bogeyman figure in English folklore, known for her ferocity and taste for human flesh, especially children. She is depicted as an old, blue-faced witch with iron claws, and is said to haunt the countryside of Leicestershire.

In Northern Europe's moors and forests, Black Annis, a malevolent figure from Celtic folklore, preys on children and instills fear in communities.

Oct 4, 2024 · The Black Annis myth tells the chilling tale of a dark witch, lurking in caves, haunting legends and stories, and inspiring fear across English folklore.

Black Annis, who was she in legend and associated to Leicester, why are there myths about black annis being in other parts of Britain. How do fairies, gods and goddess's feature within the mythology.

Jul 31, 2008 · The area around the Dane Hills in Leicestershire, (now built upon) was said to be haunted by a creature known as Black Annis, possibly the remnants of some pagan goddess in darker times. She took the form of a one eyed wizened crone, immensely strong with sharp tearing teeth, long black claws and a blue face.

Feb 23, 2021 · The Dane hills of Leicestershire were home to many creatures, but none so terrifying as Black Annis. She lived in a cave, carving it out herself with her clawed hands. At night she stalked the woods, looking for children to prey on,and her howls and screeches could be heard for miles around.

Black Annis was an ogress described in a poem by Leiutenant John Heyrick, quoted by John Nichols in his History of Leicester, as having a livid blue face. She had carved her cave out of the sandstone with her talons, and the blood of children and lambs stained the floor.

Jan 21, 2024 · The Black Annis, also known as Black Agnes or Black Anna, is a terrifying figure that features prominently in English folklore. This blue-faced hag is believed to inhabit the countryside of Leicestershire and the neighboring counties, …