Devil Dogs
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Qiqirn/Qiqion
Qiqirn is a dog like creature from Inuit mythology. It is seen in the area of Baffin Island in Hudson Bay. Its presence causes epilepsy in humans and dogs. It is hairless except for tufts of hair on its feet, mouth, ears, and tail tip. Although it is large and intimidating, it runs away when chased. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United States, Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2006.
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Blood Dogs/Scots Hounds
The Blood Dogs are mythical creatures from Scotland and Northern England. They have grey bodies, and red eyes, and leave no mark on the ground to indicate their presence. Their baying is thought to sound like the wind. They’re believed to haunt battlefields and lick up the blood of fallen soldiers, digging through the dirt for soaked-up blood and unburied corpses. In Scotland, they only feed on the blood of English people and are thought to be the ghosts of the hunting dogs belonging to Bonny Prince Charlie. They form out of morning mist, the day after a large battle. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural…
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Black Shuck
The Black Shcuk is a supernatural creature from the folklore of England. They are often sighted in Anglia, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, and sightings continue to this day. They are most active on stormy nights and just before bad weather. They may be named after the war dog of Thor and Odin named Shukir, but the name could also come from the word “shucky” which means hairy or shaggy. They have several different descriptions often having glowing red saucer-sized eyes, but sometimes only a singular eye. Sometimes they’re the size of a horse, other times the size of a large dog, and occasionally they have no head. They rarely pose…
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Aufhocker
The Aufhocker is from German folklore, and its name means “leap upon.” It looks like a black dog that occasionally walks on its back legs. It targets people traveling alone at night. It attacks at crossroads and rips out their victims’ throats. It can shapeshift into other animals, or even a human. It cannot be killed but will leave at the sound of church bells or when the sun rises. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.
