The gwyllgi (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɡwɪɬɡi]; compound noun of either gwyllt "wild" or gwyll "twilight" + ci "dog" [1]) is a mythical dog from Wales that appears as a frightful apparition of a mastiff or Black Wolf (similar to a Dire wolf) with baleful breath and blazing red eyes. [2] It is the Welsh incarnation of the black dog figure of ...

2024年10月18日 · Gwyllgi (pronounced gwill-gee) is the Welsh word for a spectral black dog, a supernatural being that roams the darkness, and is part of Welsh folklore. This spectral hound, also known as the ‘Dog of Darkness’ or ‘Dog of the Twilight’, is a creature of nightmares that often strikes terror into the hearts of whoever confronts it.

The Gwyllgi, often referred to as the “Dog of Darkness,” holds a significant place in the Celtic mythos. While its mere presence is unsettling, its reputation is even more daunting. Regarded as an omen of impending death or misfortune, the mere sight of this beast or the distant echo of its howl has sent many a traveler rushing back home ...

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In Welsh oral tradition, the gwyllgi is a frightful apparition. It appears as a huge mastiff, with a baleful breath and blazing red eyes which shine like fire in the night.

2024年6月13日 · This is the realm of the Gwyllgi, the legendary “Dog of Darkness” from Welsh folklore, a creature shrouded in mystery and fear. It stalks the shadows, a specter of the night, its chilling presence a harbinger of misfortune and death.

The gwyllgi of Wales is not an uncommon myth. Throughout Britain, folklore is rife with stories of these huge dogs, beasts the size of bullocks, with red eyes that struck fear into whoever saw them. In England the name of these beasts varies with the area they are seen.

Discover how this spectral black dog is seen as an omen of doom and a symbol of the supernatural, embodying the enduring mystery and fear within Welsh mythology. Whether as a restless spirit or a...

In Wales, these snarling, glowering, red eyed beasts are called ‘gwyllgi’, possibly translating as, ‘wild’, or perhaps, ‘twilight’, the latter since they are inevitably seen slinking through the near dark of dusk.

His description of this creature, seen on a lane leading into the Wrexham village, echoes those of the Gwyllgi, the mysterious dog-like apparitions of Welsh folklore. These commonly reported yet inexplicable spectres have their counterparts in England, where they go by a variety of regional names, including Padfoot, Skriker, Trash and Black Shuck.