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The '''Bucca''' is a sea spirit found off the coasts of Cornwall. Fishermen felt a need to propitiate it by leaving three fish out on the sands, in order to have a good catch of fish. | |||
There are said to be two Buccas, the ''Bucca-du'' (Black Bucca) and the ''Bucca-widn'' (White Bucca). | |||
==Origin== | |||
Some think the Bucca was originally a sea deity that degenerated over the years into a fairy spirit. | |||
==Source== | |||
W.Y. Evans-Wentz, ''The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries'', pp. 164, 175. | |||
[[Category: Welsh mythology]] | |||
[[Category: Water spirits]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:57, 7 April 2011
The Bucca is a sea spirit found off the coasts of Cornwall. Fishermen felt a need to propitiate it by leaving three fish out on the sands, in order to have a good catch of fish.
There are said to be two Buccas, the Bucca-du (Black Bucca) and the Bucca-widn (White Bucca).
Origin
Some think the Bucca was originally a sea deity that degenerated over the years into a fairy spirit.
Source
W.Y. Evans-Wentz, The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries, pp. 164, 175.