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12: The Black Dog- the guardian of the afterlife rebranded as devils by the Euro Christian Church
Have you heard of the Grim? It is said that if you see a black dog at night and hear it growl that you are to die soon. In Europe, and especially the UK, black dogs are often feared and considered to be omens of death. However this couldn't be farther from the truth. Based on stories from ancient folklore the black dog was originally considered a protector of souls and specifically a guardian of the gates of the afterlife, ensuring dead souls could not escape into the living world. They were also consider protectors of the living world and lone travelers at night. It seems that the christian church changed the essence of many of these stories thus changing the perception of the black dog all together.
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By ΔNNΔBELLEHave you heard of the Grim? It is said that if you see a black dog at night and hear it growl that you are to die soon. In Europe, and especially the UK, black dogs are often feared and considered to be omens of death. However this couldn't be farther from the truth. Based on stories from ancient folklore the black dog was originally considered a protector of souls and specifically a guardian of the gates of the afterlife, ensuring dead souls could not escape into the living world. They were also consider protectors of the living world and lone travelers at night. It seems that the christian church changed the essence of many of these stories thus changing the perception of the black dog all together.