black dogs — Spectral animals associated with demonic powers, death, and disaster. Phantom black dogs are widespread in folklore. They are said to be DEMONs or the DEVIL in shape shifted form or a demonic animal companion of demons. Spectral black dogs… … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
black dogs — The many phantom dogs of local legend are almost invariably large black shaggy ones with glowing eyes; those which appear only in this form are simply called the Black Dog , whereas those that change shape often have some regional name such as … A Dictionary of English folklore
Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs — Battlezone Rise of the Black Dogs Éditeur Crave Entertainment Développeur Climax Group Date de sortie 1er mars 2000 (États Unis) Genre Action, stratégie temps réel … Wikipédia en Français
Black dog — may refer to: *Black dog (ghost), a ghostly dog in British folklore * Black Dog (film), a 1998 film * Black Dog (song), a song by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV *The Black Dog, a restaurant on the island of Martha s Vineyard *BlackDog, a… … Wikipedia
Black dog (ghost) — A black dog is the name given to a being found primarily in the folklores of the British Isles. The black dog is essentially a nocturnal apparition, often said to be associated with the Devil, and its appearance was regarded as a portent of death … Wikipedia
Dogs in Mesoamerican folklore and myth — The Aztec day sign Itzcuintli (dog) from the 16th century Codex Magliabechiano. Dogs have occupied a powerful place in Mesoamerican folklore and myth since at least the Classic Period right through to modern times.[1] A common belief across the… … Wikipedia
black dog syndrome — n. In an animal shelter, the tendency for black or dark coated dogs to be passed over for adoption in favor of lighter colored dogs. Example Citations: The Humane Educational Society will do its part to fight black dog syndrome with an adopt… … New words
Black Shuck — Artist s impression of the Black Shuck. Commonly described features include large red eyes, bared teeth and shaggy black fur.[1] Black Shuck, Old Shuck, Old Shock or simply Shuck is the name given to a ghostly black dog which is said to roam the… … Wikipedia
Black Dog Syndrome — The conjecture that black dogs (and cats) are less likely to be adopted from rescue shelters than animals of other colors. “They’re just as friendly and just as furry, but black dogs sitting in animal shelters are often overlooked by prospective… … Dictionary of unconsidered lexicographical trifles
Black dog (coin) — A dog or a black dog was a coin in the Caribbean of Queen Anne of Great Britain, made of pewter or copper, typically worth 1½ pence or a 72nd of a dollar. The name comes from the negative connotations of the word dog, as they came from debased… … Wikipedia
