Black Dogs and Englishmen: Black Shuck in English Folklore

04/12/2021 16 min

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Spectral black dogs, or Black Shuck, haunt the English countryside. But the stories vary as you travel around.

Some dogs are premonitions of disaster, others are linked with the Devil, while some even perform guardian roles. Learn about the range of Black Dog stories in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!

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