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Black dog (ghost)
OK I searched mythical creatures on Wikipedia and this is one that I found that sounded kinda interesting.
A black dog is the name given to a spectral being found primarily in the folklores of the British Isles. The black dog is essentially a nocturnal
spectre, often said to be associated with the Devil, and its appearance was regarded as a portent of death. It is generally supposed to be larger than
a physical dog, and often has large, glowing eyes.
It is often associated with electrical storms (such as Black Shuck's appearance at Bungay, Suffolk), and also with crossroads, places of execution
and ancient pathways. Its Welsh form is confined to the sea-coast parishes, and on the Norfolk coast the creature is supposed to be amphibious,
emerging from the sea by night.
The origins of the black dog are difficult to discern. It is impossible to ascertain whether the phantom originated in the Celtic or Germanic elements
in British culture. Throughout European mythology, dogs have been associated with death. Examples of this are the Cŵn Annwn, Garmr and Cerberus,
all of whom were in some way guardians of the underworld. This association seems to be due to the scavenging habits of dogs. It is possible that the
black dog is a survival of these beliefs.
Black dogs are almost universally regarded as malevolent and a few (such as the Barghest) are said to be directly harmful. Some, however, like the
Gurt Dog in Somerset and the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills are said to behave benevolently.
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* In the U.S.A. a twin set of black dogs is said to roam the country sides of north middle Tennessee near the county of Macon. Legend has it that
two black puppies were adopted by a cruel farmer who was so evil that the Devil would not allow him to enter Hell, but gave him the job of hunting
down unsuspecting travellers after the stroke of midnight. Some stories state that death is quick; others say that death will fall days, months, or
years (this last is considered a catch-all) after viewing the demonic beasts. Others say that death may not follow at all, but something "bad" will
happen to someone close to those who set eyes on the twin hounds. Lastly, some stories skip the evil farmer and claim the hound to have multiple heads
and is, in reality, Cerberus the hound who guards the gates of hell. This story may have been made-up to fit the satanic claims that some have made
about the county.
* The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut is unique in that it does not take the guise of a large, fearsome hound. Instead, it
appears as a small, sad black dog. The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills leaves no footprints and makes no sound, even when it appears to be barking
happily or howling. It also appears to enjoy human company, somewhat ironically. Seeing the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills once is supposedly good
luck, twice is bad luck and three times means death.
* Packs of black dogs with glowing yellow eyes are rumored to prowl U.S. Route 666, slashing the tires of passing motorists with their sharp
teeth.
* Along Sweet Hollow Road on Long Island, NY, there is said to be a black dog apparition that walks on its hind legs and has glowing red eyes.
Making eye contact with it is supposed to cause death within a month.
* An urban legend surrounds an iron statue of a black dog that guards the grave of a little girl at the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
Legend claims that the statue was once placed in front of a Richmond shop, and that the girl would pet and talk to the "dog" on her way to school.
After the girl died of scarlet fever, the shop's owner gave the statue to her family, who placed it on the girl's gravesite. The iron dog is said to
come alive if an outsider threatens to defile or damage the grave. The statue has also reportedly been discovered mysteriously pointing at different
directions.
* Two black dogs allegedly haunt highway 97 between Madras and Sunriver, Orego
Ok that is some of it if you want to read the rest go to this site
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_dog_(ghost)
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| posted on 1-11-09 at 11:40 PM |
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Thank you for the information death! I am going to travel the country this summer investigating some of these paranormal hot spots, and I think I will
add some of these places to that list!
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| posted on 1-11-09 at 11:48 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DBieniek
Thank you for the information death! I am going to travel the country this summer investigating some of these paranormal hot spots, and I think I will
add some of these places to that list! |
no problem. if i find some more mythical creatures that I think are interesting I will post them here. good luck with traveling paranormal hot spots.
And if this one is real
* Along Sweet Hollow Road on Long Island, NY, there is said to be a black dog apparition that walks on its hind legs and has glowing red eyes. Making
eye contact with it is supposed to cause death within a month.
I would be a little careful at what you make eye contact with. And the one I think is very interesting well 2 is
* An urban legend surrounds an iron statue of a black dog that guards the grave of a little girl at the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
Legend claims that the statue was once placed in front of a Richmond shop, and that the girl would pet and talk to the "dog" on her way to school.
After the girl died of scarlet fever, the shop's owner gave the statue to her family, who placed it on the girl's gravesite. The iron dog is said to
come alive if an outsider threatens to defile or damage the grave. The statue has also reportedly been discovered mysteriously pointing at different
directions.
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* The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut is unique in that it does not take the guise of a large, fearsome hound. Instead, it
appears as a small, sad black dog. The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills leaves no footprints and makes no sound, even when it appears to be barking
happily or howling. It also appears to enjoy human company, somewhat ironically. Seeing the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills once is supposedly good
luck, twice is bad luck and three times means death.
I would be ok looking at it once or twice(maybe, it depends on what kind of bad luck) I would not come back for a 3rd look.
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| posted on 1-12-09 at 03:03 PM |
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This is really interesting to hear. Even something as small as a dog can have some urban legend and scare some people.
Crazy stuff man!
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| posted on 1-12-09 at 06:11 PM |
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you got that right crow
* The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut is unique in that it does not take the guise of a large, fearsome hound. Instead, it
appears as a small, sad black dog. The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills leaves no footprints and makes no sound, even when it appears to be barking
happily or howling. It also appears to enjoy human company, somewhat ironically. Seeing the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills once is supposedly good
luck, twice is bad luck and three times means death.
A small dog can bring death with 3 looks. This is one of the things I would like to see. To be able to see it but not hear it. That is weird. I
started thinking about this one at school. "We can see it in this dimension, the 3rd dimension. Well I was thinking what if the sound is in another
dimension? Like the 4th or 2nd dimension" I have been thinking about that since lunch at 12. But ya that is weird a small dog with connection to a
big legend.
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OK here is some more info on the black dog. This is from another site.
http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Black+Dogs
Black Dogs are a whole class of monstrous, canine apparitions prevalent in European folklore, showing up frequently in English and Scottish lore.
These mythical creatures are also often known as Hellhounds, and are discribed as being huge dogs, roughly the size of a calf (though there have been
sightings which have placed them as large as horses); covered in thick, shaggy black hair and with glowing red eyes.
Despite their name, these creatures are not necessarily black, as there have been reports of them being white, spotted, yellow and even brown.
Sometimes, though very rarely, there are reports of Cerberean Black Dogs – meaning they have two or three heads. The Hellhound’s canine teeth are
often described as being longer than average, and, to many people, seem to be grinning at some hidden knowledge, rather like a canine Cheshire Cat.
Black Dogs may be benevolent; they may be malicious; or they may be neither.
These apparitions appear at places that serve as transition archetypes – places such as lonely county rounds, ancient highways, bridges, crossroads,
and shallowed entrances. Some Hellhounds are said to guard treasure or sacred places. More often than not, if you leave a Black Dog alone, it will not
bother you; but if you attempt to harm one, the consequences are dire. Black Dogs can inflict frightful wounds that may prove fatal. Indeed, in much
folklore that describes these creatures, to see one is portent of death, though there have been purported instances of Black Dogs guiding lost
travelers to safety.
Black Dogs are also associated with fire – specifically, the flames surrounding the hound, and the presence of scorched earth and/or claw marks burned
into wood or metal left in the beast’s wake.
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