Cù-sìth: The Faerie Dog of Scotland (Scottish Folklore)

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The Cu Sith is a mostly malevolent faerie, it commonly takes the form of a giant spectral dog and can be found in the highlands of Scotland, preferring to live in the dense forests and make its lair in caves and rocky outcrops. It is said to be the size of a large cow or bull and is coated in deep dark green fur. Some of these beasts have long tails which they coil over their backs, while others have a flat braded tail. Many of the stories tell that the faerie dog has glowing yellow eyes which can be seen in the darkness as it stocks its prey. There are very few if any creatures that invoke more terror that the cu Sith, for it is said to feast on human souls. Its cousin the devious cat Sith will steal a human soul if the body is left unattended, but the Cu Sith is far more aggressive and ferocious, it would actively hunt its prey. Although mostly silent, the beast would sometimes let out 3 hideous howls. These gargantuan barks could be heard for miles around and if you were ever to hear one, then run with all the speed you can muster, for you must get to safety, before the 3rd bark is heard, or your soul is fair game. Some accounts say that after the 3rd bark the Cu Sith would hunt down the unfortunate highlander and tear the very soul from his body. Others say that the 3rd bark its self would cause so much fear and terror, that upon hearing it the victim would die from sheer horror alone. The cu Sith on most occasions would take the souls of its victims to the faerie realm and there the soul would be trapped forever. But if the victim was a nursing mother, she would be brought to the faerie hill alive and forced to provide milk for the old gods the Daoine Sith.
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