Jimmy Squarefoot

Legendary bipedal pig-headed creature from Manx folklore

In Manx folklore, Jimmy Squarefoot is a legendary bipedal pig-headed creature living on the Isle of Man.[1]

Folklore

He had two great tusks like a boar. It is generally a peaceful wanderer. His large feet are swathed in calico bands and are squarish in appearance.[1] He is thought to have once been ridden by one of the Foawr, a race of stone-throwing giants.[1]

Jimmy Squarefoot is also the name of Monster in My Pocket #80 as well as a character in the 2007 PlayStation 3 video game Folklore.

See also

  • Adhene
  • Arkan Sonney
  • Buggane
  • Fenodyree
  • Glashtyn
  • Moddey Dhoo
  • Mooinjer veggey
  • Sleih beggey

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jimmy Squarefoot". The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World. Vol. 10. Harper Collins. p. 342.


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