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   hellhound

   /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/

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   • 1. a demon in the form of a dog.

   Word Origin Old English: originally referring especially to Cerberus, the watchdog of Hades in Greek mythology.

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   What is a hellhound in mythology?

   • A hellhound is a mythological hound that embodies a guardian or a servant of hell, the devil, or the underworld. Hellhounds occur in mythologies around the world, with the best known examples being Cerberus from Greek mythology, Garmr from Norse mythology, the black dogs of English folklore, and the fairy hounds of Celtic mythology.

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   Are Hellhounds a omen of death?

   • The hellhounds of folklore are no less terrifying than those of mythology: their appearance is almost always described as terrifying and malevolent, they're often associated with cemeteries, graveyards, or places where executions or particularly violent murders have taken place, and whenever they appear, they're usually said to be an omen of death.

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   What are the most exciting Hellhounds?

   • Arguably the most famous, Cerberus has to be among the most exciting hellhounds. Cerberus is part and parcel of Greek mythology and is the personal pet of Hades, the underworld god. Given as a gift, Cerberus is part of a more prominent and vicious family. This hellhound has multiple heads in Greek mythology, unique to Cerberus.

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3. www.dictionary.com › browse › hellhoundHELLHOUND Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   A hellhound is a mythical watchdog of hell or a fiendish person. Learn about its origin, examples, and related words from Dictionary.com.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HellhoundHellhound - Wikipedia

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   A hellhound is a mythological hound that embodies a guardian or a servant of hell, the devil, or the underworld. Hellhounds occur in mythologies around the world, with the best-known examples being Cerberus from Greek mythology, Garmr from Norse mythology, the black dogs of English folklore, and the fairy hounds of Celtic mythology. Physical ...

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHELLHOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a large, very frightening dog, or an imaginary animal that is an evil creature in the form of a large, frightening dog: His dogs are real hellhounds. I think it was a hell-hound sent by the devil. Fewer examples.

7. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-34369461The terrifying story of the 'hell hound' - BBC

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   Oct 31, 2015 · Terrifying tales of "hell hounds" - ferocious black dogs, eyes glowing and teeth bared as they wreak vengeance on the population - have been the stuff of legend for centuries.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHELLHOUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a large, very frightening dog, or an imaginary animal that is an evil creature in the form of a large, frightening dog: His dogs are real hellhounds. I think it was a hell-hound sent by the devil. Fewer examples.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › hellhoundHELLHOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. a hound of hell 2. a fiend.... Click for more definitions.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › hellhound_nhellhound, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun hellhound. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.