In
Breton
Breton most often refers to:
*anything associated with Brittany, and generally
** Breton people
** Breton language, a Southwestern Brittonic Celtic language of the Indo-European language family, spoken in Brittany
** Breton (horse), a breed
**Ga ...
folklore, Iannic-ann-ôd or Yannig an Aod (; meaning "Little John of the shore"), are said to be the lost
souls of those
drowned at sea and were never recovered. They are said to be heard along coastlines at night crying, "Iou! Iou!".
From ''The Celtic Legend of the Beyond'':
See also
*
La Llorona
''La Llorona'' (; "The Weeping Woman" or "The Wailer") is a Hispanic-American mythical vengeful ghost who is said to roam near bodies of water mourning her children whom she drowned.
Origins
Early colonial times provided evidence that the lore ...
*
Melusine
References
* ''The Celtic Legend of the Beyond'', by
Anatole Le Braz
Anatole le Braz, the "Bard of Brittany" (2 April 1859 – 20 March 1926), was a Breton poet, folklore collector and translator. He was highly regarded amongst both European and American scholars, and known for his warmth and charm.
Biography
Le Br ...
,
European ghosts
Breton legendary creatures
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