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Name: Barghest, Barguest

Area of Origin: Northern England

Prevalent in Northern English folklore, the Barghest is a monstrous black dog, with fiery eyes, large teeth and claws, though the name has been known to refer to ghosts or household elves in other regions of the country. The word “Ghost” was pronounced “Guest” in Northern England, and the etymology of Barghest is thought to be the combination word, Burh-ghest or “Town-Ghost”. Similar to other mythical Black Dogs like the Black Shuck, Grim, Padfoot, Gwyllgi and Gytrash, the Barghest is believed to be an omen of death, foretelling the passing of an individual by laying on or near their doorstep. In some tales, the dog is but one form the entity can shapeshift into, with other appearances being that of a headless man or woman, a white cat or a rabbit. They are said to attack lone travelers in the countryside as well as the narrow alleys in those of the old English cities.

I went to a book fair today and bought a bundle of book plates depicting marsupials and relatives. I will be scanning these and posting them.

some more images of the thylacine you have probably never seen before

Drawcember Cryptid 12 - Black Shuck

Ahead, you see on the way every step now behind you. Keeping to the path you view. I follow you on the way, trailing shadow seen behind you. Keeping on my path to you.

A tiny wolpertinger painting (appr 2 x 3.5in) for FC this upcoming weekend!!

Thylacine kept at the Bronx Zoo (1903).

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Tasmanian Tiger Thylacinus cynocephalus Source: Here

Fun Fact: The Tasmanian Tiger was the largest carnivorous marsupial in modern times.