The cù-sìth (e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰuː ˈʃiː]), plural coin-shìth (e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰɔɲ ˈhiː]) is a mythical hound found in Irish folklore and Scottish folklore. [1][2] In Irish folklore it is spelled cú sídhe, and it also bears some resemblance to the Welsh Cŵn Annwn.

Cu Sith is a mythical creature that has been a part of Scottish folklore for centuries. The creature is often described as a large hound, similar in size to a young bull, with a shaggy, dark green coat. Its name means “fairy dog” in Gaelic, and it is believed to be a harbinger of death.

2020年4月13日 · The Cu Sith (pronounced coo-shee), “fairy dog”, is a great beast associated with the fairies of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Fairy dogs are almost always malevolent and implacable with no love for humans.

Cù Sìth (Scottish Gaelic: sìthean, pl. sìtheanan, plural Coin-sìth) is a creature of Scottish myth - a hound and harbinger of death. Its name means 'fairy dog' in Gaelic. Said to reach sizes as big as a young bull.

2022年12月5日 · The Cù-Sìth, the magical companion of the cat-Sith, is a mythical beast found in Scottish, Irish, and Welsh mythology alike. The mythical hound is as big as a large calf, and has a shaggy, dark green coat. The green colour of its coat is probably indicative of its fairy origins, with green being the typical colour associated with the fair folk.

The Cù-Sìth is a mythical creature from Scottish folklore, specifically in Celtic mythology. The name “Cù-Sìth” is Gaelic, where “Cù” means dog and “Sìth” is often translated as fairy or supernatural being. The creature is often described as a large, spectral dog with shaggy fur, usually green in color.

Explore Scotland's eerie lore with the Cu Sith, a majestic, fearsome spectral hound, echoing deep Celtic roots and mystical power.

2024年4月30日 · What Is The Cù Sìth? Literally translated from Gaelic, Cù Sìth means fairy dog. Like all fairy creatures, they’re associated with the colour green but this dog’s shaggy coat is said to be so dark it looks almost black. If that wasn’t enough to recognise it by, then its sheer size will catch your attention.

2025年2月27日 · Meet the Cù Sith, a mythical beast from Celtic lore that struck terror in the hearts of locals. If death were a dog, the Cù Sith would be it. The British Isles’ verdant landscapes contain an otherworldly moodiness. Especially when shrouded in mist and fog. And especially when you spend time thinking about the nations’ blood-washed histories.

The Cù-Sìth was a spectral dog found in the mythology of Scotland and the Hebrides. The name comes from Scottish Gaelic. A similar beast exists in Irish mythology, the Cu Sidhe and also has similarities to the Welsh Cwn Annwn, or the Hounds of Annwn in English.