A hellhound is a demonic dog of Hell, found in mythology or in fiction. "Hellhounds typically have features such as an unnaturally large size, a black fur color, glowing eyes, super strength or speed, ghostly or phantom characteristics, and sometimes even the ability to talk. They are often assigned to guard the entrance to the world of the dead or undertake other duties related to the afterlife or the supernatural, such as hunting down lost souls or guarding a supernatural treasure."
The most famous of Hellhounds is Cerberus, who can be found in Greek Mythology. Cerberus is Hades's "pet" that guards the entrance to the underworld, attacking those who try to enter or souls that try to leave. Most do not survive a hellhound attack. Use the same tactics as fighting a ghost when challenged with these creatures. As in use salt and a cold iron weapon to fight back, it tends to work the best. |