Bluecap
| Grouping | Mythological creature Fairy Ghost |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | England |
| Habitat | Mines |
A bluecap or blue cap is a mythical fairy or ghost in English folklore. They inhabit mines and appear as small blue flames. If miners treat them with respect, the bluecaps lead them to rich deposits of minerals.[1] Like knockers, bluecaps can also forewarn miners of cave-ins.
References
- ^ J. Allen, Fantasy Encyclopedia, p 24 Kingfisher Publications Plc, London, 2005
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