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hellhound
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hellhound \Hell"hound`\, n. [AS. hellehund.] A dog of hell; an agent of hell.
A hellhound, that doth hunt us all to death.
--Shak.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
alt. (context mythology English) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics. n. (context mythology English) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
WordNet
n. a very evil man
(Greek mythology) 3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon [syn: Cerberus]
Wikipedia
Hellhound is the name of two fictional characters that are DC Comics supervillains. The first Hellhound appeared as an opponent of Catwoman.
A hellhound is a supernatural dog in folklore. A wide variety of ominous or hellish supernatural dogs occur in mythologies around the world, similar to the often seen dragon. Features that have been attributed to hellhounds include mangled black fur, glowing red eyes, super strength or speed, ghostly or phantom characteristics, and a foul odor. Certain European legends state that if someone stares into a hellhound's eyes twice or more, that person will surely die. In cultures that associate the afterlife with fire, hellhounds may have fire-based abilities and appearance. They are often 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, such as hunting lost souls or guarding a supernatural treasure. In European legends, seeing a hellhound or hearing it howl may be an omen or even a cause of death. They are said to be the protectors of the supernatural. (all kinds of supernatural creatures) Guarding the secrecy of supernatural creatures, or beings, from the world.
Some supernatural dogs, such as the Welsh Cŵn Annwn, were regarded as benign, but encountering them was still considered a sign of imminent death.
In mythology, a hellhound is a demonic dog.
Hellhound may also mean:
- Hellhound (comics), a DC Comics character
- Hellhound Records, a German doom metal record label
- Hellhound, a series of poster booklets in the Galgrease manga series
- MEI HELLHOUND, a high-explosive 40mm round fired by the Milkor MGL grenade launcher
- Hellhounds (film), a 2009 Canadian horror film
Usage examples of "hellhound".
McIntosh, we have every reason to believe the Hellhound thing is a pretty nasty weapon.
He shook his head, squinting at the tiny Hellhound on the white table before him.
Nally awakened fifteen minutes later there was again only the single Hellhound on the table before him.
The Hellhound was not that big, she thought, but he was certainly formidable-looking.
Clare looked into shadowed, unreadable eyes framed by a steel helm, and prayed that the Hellhound of Wyckmere would take her for one of the villagers.
The Hellhound of Wyckmere would not be easily denied once he had determined upon a goal.
Four years earlier Ulrich had sworn fealty to the Hellhound of Wyckmere.
Who would have guessed that the Hellhound of Wyckmere would come to such a pretty, sweet-smelling place to claim his own hearth?
The Hellhound of Wyckmere sometimes took his time when it came to exacting revenge, but sooner or later, he always claimed it.
At the moment, however, all she could think about was the very unflowerlike, very unsettling, very masculine odor of Sir Gareth, the Hellhound of Wyckmere.
I remind you that the awful events of last night were presided over by the Hellhound himself?
It occurred to Clare now that if her captor had been the Hellhound, she likely would not have escaped.
Ulrich claims that something dreadful frequently occurs after the Hellhound smiles.
But Ulrich says that even he treads cautiously whenever the Hellhound shows signs of being amused.
This way honor will be satisfied all around and the Hellhound will not be angered.