Culture of the Isle of Man
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The culture of the Isle of Man is influenced by its Celtic and, to a lesser extent, its Norse origins, though its close proximity to the United Kingdom, popularity as a UK tourist destination, and rec
A bilingual sign in the Isle of Man featuring Manx Gaelic and English
Sculpture by Bryan Kneale called The Legs of Man outside Ronaldsway Airport
King Chiaullee on stage in Lorient, 2008
Peel Castle
Buggane
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In Manx folklore, a buggane was a huge ogre-like creature native to the Isle of Man. Some have considered them akin to the Scandinavian troll.
Culture of the Isle of Man
…In the Manx tradition of folklore, there are many stories of mythical creatures and characters. These include: the Buggane, a malevolent spirit who according to legend blew the roof off St Trinian's Church in a fit of rage the often helpful but unpredictable Fenodyree…
TIM MVLREA AND THE BUGGANE (The Phynodderree, and other legends of the Isle of Man (1882))
Roofless St.Trinian's with Greeba Mountain in the background