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.

2024年10月9日 · On his walk home on the Scottish island of Tiree, a man came across a huge dog, its paw as big as the spread of his palm, near the hill of Kenavara. The black dog was resting on a sandbank near the...

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.

2025年2月27日 · According to Folklore Scotland, the Cù Sith “were believed to be a harbinger of death...who could...go after the souls of the living.” No wonder they ranked at the top of fantastical creatures Britons never wanted to see! But where did the creatures live, and how could they be …

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.

2024年4月30日 · 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.

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. There are some stories of fairy dogs treating humans with kindness, but these are best regarded with suspicion.

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

 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.

2025年3月30日 · The Cù Sìth, a fairy hound from Celtic mythology, symbolizes the fears and spiritual beliefs of Highland communities. Its terrifying features and ominous roles, such as a herald of death and guardian of fairy realms, reflect ancient customs and evolving narratives, captivating modern audiences while embodying themes of nature and the supernatural.