Butzemann -

: A faceless ghost or goblin shrouded in a heavy cloak or hood (sometimes called the "Mummelmann" or hooded man).

: A spirit that rattled bones, carried a scythe, and hid in dark corners, under beds, or in closets to snatch children who stayed up past their bedtime. butzemann

: Among the Pennsylvania Dutch, "der Butzemann" refers to a male scarecrow used to protect crops. 2. The Nursery Rhyme Transformation : A faceless ghost or goblin shrouded in