Hellhound
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A [hellhound] is a dog of Hell, found in mythology, folklore and fiction.
[Hellhounds] typically have features such as an unnaturally large size, a black fur color, glowing red eyes, super strength or speed, [ghostly] or phantom characteristics, and sometimes even the ability to talk.
Hellhounds are often associated with fire, and may have fire-based abilities and appearances.
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.
As legend goes, if one happened to see the hellhound three times, he or she will die an abrupt and unseen death.
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