Boojum is a fictional creature originating from Lewis Carroll's poem "The Hunting of the Snark," published in 1876. This elusive and dangerous animal is known for the mysterious and ominous fate it brings—causing those who encounter it to "softly and suddenly vanish away." Carroll's fantastical creation is part of the nonsensical journey of a crew known as the Bellman and his companions in their quest to hunt the enigmatic Snark. The Boojum's reputation for sudden disappearance contributes to its enduring presence in literary discussions of absurd and whimsical fiction.