Legends of belgium Ghost black dogs

These creatures are part of the folklore of almost all English counties and Belgium has its own version. Although there are regional variants, most black dogs are the size of calves, their red eyes are as big as avocados, and they are noted for their matted fur They make their appearance in old roads, crossroads, cemeteries and gallows, which are places associated with superstitions and mysterious events.

It is said that during thunderstorms some black dogs appear Aweather vane at Bungay Market in Suffolk features the image of a black dog known as Black Shuck, and lightning. On Sunday, August 4, 1577, when the church of Santa María was overflowing with parishioners, a terrible storm shook the building. Suddenly a huge black dog illuminated by electric shocks made its appearance in the church and attacked a large number of people with its claws and teeth. Most witnesses considered the beast to be a demon, an emissary of the devil.