invoked-to-frighten-children-into-obedience

Black Annis · salience 0.9

“Parents would often invoke her name to frighten children into good behavior, warning them that Black Annis would come for them if they misbehaved or wandered too far from home.”

Bogeyman · salience 0.85

“In many traditions, the Bogeyman serves as a cautionary tale, used by parents to encourage good behavior in children.”