Cù-sìth
The cù-sìth(e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰuː ˈʃiː]), plural coin-shìth(e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰɔɲ ˈhiː]) is a mythological hound found in Scottish folklore.[1][2] A similar creature exists in Irish folklore (spelled cú sídhe), and it also bears some resemblance to the Welsh Cŵn Annwn.
The cù-sìth is thought to make its home in the clefts of rocks[1] and to roam the moors of the Highlands. It is usually described as having a shaggy, dark green coat[3][4] and being as large as a small cow.[5][6]
According to legend, the creature was capable of hunting silently, but would occasionally let out three terrifying barks, and only three, that could be heard for miles by those listening for it, even far out at sea. Those who hear the barking of the Cù-Sìth must reach safety by the third bark or be overcome with terror to the point of death.[1]
See also[]
- Dogs in religion
- Hellhound
- Cerberus
- Sirius; the "Dog Star"
- Canis Major
- Canis Minor
- Black dog (folklore) (England)
- Church Grim (England)
- Cŵn Annwn (Wales)
- Barghest (North England, Yorkshire)
- Black Shuck (East Anglia)
- Dip (Catalonia)
- Gytrash (Northern England)
- Gwyllgi (Wales)
- Moddey Dhoo (Mauthe Doog) (Manx)
- Anubis
- Xolotl
- Warg
- Amarok/Amaguq (Inuit mythology)
- Wolves in folklore, religion and mythology
- The dingo in Aboriginal folklore and mythology
- Coyote (mythology)/Coyote (Navajo mythology)
- Okuri-inu
- Ōkami
- Komainu
- Shishi
- Inu Hariko
- Sunekosuri
- Yama-Inu (also see the Japanese wolf).
- Tokugawa Tsunayoshi (the "Dog Shōgun")
- Raijū
- Tengu/Tiangou
- Panhu
- Dog in Chinese mythology
- Dog (zodiac)
- Chinese guardian liondogs
- Inugami
- The Tinderbox
- White Fang
- All Dogs Go to Heaven
- Inuyasha
References[]
- ^ a b c Campbell, J. G. (1900). Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland: Collected Entirely from Oral Sources. Maclehouse. pp. 141–144.
- ^ MacKillop, James (2004). A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acref/9780198609674.001.0001. ISBN 9780198609674.
- ^ Briggs, Katharine (1978). The Vanishing People Fairy Lore and Legends. Pantheon Books. p. 195. ISBN 9780394737409.
- ^ Shaw, Carol (1997). Scottish Myths and Customs. HarperCollins. pp. 161–162. ISBN 9780004721149.
- ^ Summers, Gilbert (1991). Walkers Traditions of Scotland. Martin. p. 155. ISBN 9780859417082.
- ^ Matthews, John; Matthews, Caitlin (1995). British & Irish Mythology An Encyclopedia of Myth and Legend. Diamond Books. p. 55. ISBN 9780261666511.
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