Mythological dogs

Anubis is the Greek name for the ancient god in Egyptian mythology whose hieroglyphic is more accurately spelt Anpu (also Anup, Anupu, Wip, Ienpw, Inepu, Yinepu, or Inpw). Prayers to Anubis have been found carved on the most ancient tombs in Egypt; indeed, the Unas text (line 70) associates him with the Eye of Horus. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anubis"

In Greek mythology, Argos was Odysseus' faithful dog. He waited for his master's return to Ithaca for over a decade while most presumed Odysseus dead. He was the first (after those to whom Odysseus exposed himself) to recognize the King returning from the Trojan War, even though Odysseus was disguised as a beggar to discover what was going on in his palace during his absence. It was said that as soon as Argos recognized his master, he dropped his ears and did his best to wag his tail. Having fulfilled his destiny of faith by laying his eyes upon his master once more, he released a final wimper and died. ...more on Wikipedia about "Argos (mythology)"

Barghest, Bargtjest or Bargest is the name given in the north of England, especially in Yorkshire, to a mythical monstrous goblin- dog with huge teeth and claws. ...more on Wikipedia about "Barghest"

Black Shuck is the name given to a ghostly black dog, probably a type of barghest, which is said to roam the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Shuck"

In Greek mythology, Cerberus or Cerberos ( Greek Κέρβερος, Kerberos, demon of the pit), was the hound of Hades—a monstrous three-headed dog (sometimes said to have 50 or 100 heads) with a snake for a tail and innumerable snake heads on his back. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cerberus"

In Welsh mythology, the Cwn Annwn ("hounds of Annwn") were the white, red-eared ghostly hounds of Annwn, the land of the dead. They were associated with the Wild Hunt, presided over by either Arawn or Gwynn ap Nudd. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cwn Annwn"

In Catalan myth, Dip is an evil, black, hairy dog, an emissary of the Devil, who sucks people's blood. Like other figures associated with demons in Catalan myth, he is lame in one leg. Dip is pictured on the escutcheon of Pratdip. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dip (Catalan myth)"

The Dobhar-chu (also known as the "dobhar-chú", "dobarcu", "doyarchu", and "dhuragoo") is a dog of Irish folklore or a cryptid. It lives in water and has fur with protective properties. The Kinlough Stone is claimed to be the headstone of a grave of a woman killed by the Dobhar-chu and shows an old drawing of the creature. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dobhar-chu"

In Norse mythology, the Fenrisulfr, Wolf of Fenrir, Fenris or simply Fenrir is a monstrous wolf, the son of Loki and the giantess Angrboða. Fenrir is bound by the gods, but is ultimately destined to grow too large for his bonds and devour Odin during the course of Ragnarök. At that time he will have grown so large that his upper jaw touches the sky while his lower touches the earth when he gapes. After killing Odin he will be slain by Odin's son, Viðarr, who will either stab him in the heart or rip his jaws asunder according to different accounts. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fenrisulfr"

In Norse mythology, Garm was a huge dog that guarded Helheim, the land of the dead, living in a cave called Gnipa (Gnipahellir). It was usually covered in blood. Garm was the greatest of all dogs (excluding the Fenris wolf). During Ragnarok, Garm and Tyr will kill each other. In Völuspá, the line Geyr Garmr mjök / fyr Gnipahelli (Garm howls loud / before the Gnipa-cave) is repeated three times. After the first occurrence, the Fimbulwinter is related; the second occurrence is succeded by the invasion of giants in the world of gods; after the last occurrence, the rise of a new and better world is described. ...more on Wikipedia about "Garm"

In mythology, a hellhound is a demonic dog of hell, referring especially to Cerberus, the hound of Hades from Greek mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hellhound"

Guardian lions, also called Fu Dogs or Foo Dogs, and called Shi (獅) in Chinese or Ra shi da, are powerful mythic protectors that have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces, emperors' tombs and government offices. Since the Han Dynasty ( 206 BC- 220 AD), imperial guardian lions were placed at the entrances to important official buildings and gates, until the end of the empire in 1911. They are still common, popularized as decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, and other structures. ...more on Wikipedia about "Imperial guardian lions"

In Greek mythology, Laelaps was a legendary dog who never failed to catch what he was hunting. He was a gift from Zeus to Europa. ...more on Wikipedia about "Laelaps"

In Greek mythology, Marea was Erigone's dog and was with her when she found her father, Icarius', body. ...more on Wikipedia about "Marea" www.shortopedia.com, just the best.

In Greek mythology, Orthrus (also called Orthros, Orthos, Orthus, Orth and Orphus) was a two-headed dog and the brother of Cerberus. He was owned by the winged titan, Geryon. Orthrus and his master, Eurytion, were charged with guarding Geryon's herd of red cattle. Heracles eventually killed Orthrus, Eurytion, and Geryon, before taking the red cattle to complete his tenth labor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Orthrus"

In Inuit mythology, Qiqirn is a large, bald dog spirit. It is a frightening beast, but also skittish and foolish. Men and dogs run from it, and it runs from men and dogs. It has hair on its feet, ear, mouth and the tip of its tail. ...more on Wikipedia about "Qiqirn"

In Greek mythology, Scylla, or Skylla (Greek Σκύλλα) was a name shared by two characters, a female sea monster and a princess. ...more on Wikipedia about "Scylla"

Sirius (α CMa / α Canis Majoris / Alpha Canis Majoris) is the brightest star in the nighttime sky, with a visual apparent magnitude of −1.46. It is located in the constellation Canis Major. Its name comes from the Latin sīrius, from Greek σείριος (seirios, "glowing" or "scorcher"). As the major star of the "Big Dog" constellation, it is often called the " Dog Star". ...more on Wikipedia about "Sirius"

(Skoll) In Norse mythology, Sköll was a wolf that chased the sun ( Sol) through the sky every day, trying to eat her. Sköll has a brother, Hati, who chases the moon. Both are supposedly brothers/sons of Fenrir. At Ragnarok, both Sköll and Hati will succeed in their quests. ...more on Wikipedia about "Skoll"

In Aztec and Toltec mythology, Xolotl ("The Animal", Lord of the Evening Star, Lord of the Underworld) was the god of lightning and a " psychopomp", which is to say that he was the one who aided the dead on their journey to Mictlan, the afterlife. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xolotl"

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