Hellhound

/ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd/ noun

Definition

A mythical monstrous dog said to guard the gates of hell or serve evil forces, often depicted as huge and terrifying.

Etymology

Combination of 'hell' and 'hound,' appearing in medieval literature and folklore as a creature guarding the underworld, popularized in works like Dante's Inferno.

Kelly Says

Hellhounds appear across cultures—from Cerberus in Greek mythology to Black Shuck in English folklore—showing how universal the image of a demonic guard dog really is!

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