noun
- Plural of hellhound; mythological or supernatural dogs, often depicted as fierce, demonic creatures associated with the underworld or hell.
Usage: Chiefly used in mythology, folklore, fantasy literature, and popular culture.; Often capitalized when referring to specific named creatures in fiction.
Examples
- In Greek mythology, Cerberus was a three-headed hellhound guarding the gates of the underworld.
- The fantasy novel featured hellhounds chasing the hero through a dark forest.
- Medieval legends described hellhounds as black dogs with glowing red eyes.
- The video game's boss battle involved fighting off a pack of hellhounds.
- Folklore from various cultures includes stories of hellhounds as omens of death.