bogeyman

The Bogeyman is a type of mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. They are most commonly depicted as masculine or androgynous monsters that punish children for misbehavior.

Many of the Bogeymen are depicted as having claws, talons, and sharp teeth. Along with that, the majority of Bogeymen are of the spirit variety, while the minority are demons, witches, and other legendary creatures. Some are even described to have certain animal features such as horns, hooves, and bug like appearances.