Yan-gant-y-tan is a demon in Breton folklore from Finistère, France. He is described as roaming at night with five candles attached to his five fingers, which he spins rapidly. The appearance of Yan-gant-y-tan is considered an ill omen for those who encounter him. His legend is part of the broader tradition of nocturnal spirits and will-o’-the-wisps in Celtic Europe.
Yan-gant-y-tan
Creature Types: Demon
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Breton, Celtic
Roles/Functions in Lore: Omen Bearer
Literary Sources/Traditions: Breton Folklore
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Middle Ages to Modern Era
Attributes/Powers: Candle manipulation, Nocturnal roaming
Alignments/Moral Standings: Malevolent
