HELLHOUNDS A Hellhound is a supernatural dog in folklore that originates from the Underworld. A wide variety of ominous or hellish supernatural dogs occur in mythologies around the world. Even in South-Africa. I was told of to hellhound chasing people of old Bridge. Red eyed and all. The Hellhound has been seen several times throughout history, and it is not specific to any one place, but they are commonly associated with graveyards and the underworld. The most recent sightings occurred in Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, and Vilseck, Germany, in or near cemeteries. A hellhound is a supernatural dog in folklore. A wide variety of ominous or hellish supernatural dogs occur in mythologies around the world. Myths & Legends While considered a bad omen, the hellhound has often helped many as well. The supernatural dog was said to warn people of danger and protect them when they needed it. The dog is often very loyal to those who call upon one and is said to be very watchful. While the creatures are often known as evil, they are not as evil as one would suggest. For example, the Welsh "Cwn Annwn" (Hounds of the Welsh Underworld) were actually believed to be benign. However, encountering them was still considered a sign of imminent death. Omen of Death Seeing a hellhound or hearing one howl may be an omen or even a cause of death. Hellhounds are called "The Bearers of Death" because they were supposedly created by ancient demons to serve as heralds of death. According to legend, seeing one leads to a person's Guardians and Gatekeepers They often get assigned to guard the entrances to the world of the dead, such as graveyards and burial grounds or undertake other duties related to the afterlife or the supernatural, like protection a tear in our reality. #hauntedhistory #hauntedhistoryofsouthafrica #hauntedrsa #haunteddestinations #haunteddestinationsSoutAfrica #strangerthanfiction #haunted #paranormal #ghost #spooky #ghosts #scary #paranormalinvestigation #ghosthunting #haunting #spirits #hauntedplaces #ghoststories #supernatural #abandoned #spirit #ghostadventures #paranormalinvestigator Credit: Credit: Myths & Folklore Wiki https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb9VHPvsn9O/?utm_medium=tumblr











