types of evil spirits english folklore
1 Bhut-in Indian lore, usually an evil ghost of a dead man who died through tragedy or execution (aka bhoot). 2  Black shuck-in British lore, a large, black, spectral dog that portends death. 3  Bogey-in English folklore, evil spirits that travel alone or together to do mischief. Kere-in Greek folklore, the spirit of a dead person that bothers the living. 2  Knocker-in Cornwallish folklore, a spirit that dwells in mines and can either be a help or hindrance. 3  Kobold-in Germanic lore, a spirit that can be pesky or even malevolant.