hell hounds
Demonic underworld dogs
Hell hounds are demonic dogs in mythology and folklore, often depicted as guardians of the underworld or omens of death.
They typically appear with black fur, glowing red eyes, and supernatural speed or strength.
The term extends to any fierce, relentless pursuer: Debt collectors followed him like hell hounds.
In gaming and fantasy, hellhounds are common enemy creatures.
Multi-headed underworld guardian
- infernoDevastating, uncontrollable blaze
- netherworldRealm of the dead
- damnationEternal punishment decree
- soulsImmaterial human essences
torment · perdition · abyss · pit · eternal · fiery · sulfur · punishment
Of or like devils
- spectralGhostlike or wavelength-related
- phantomInsubstantial apparition
- brimstoneArchaic word for sulfur
- summoningCalling forth deliberately
cursed · possessed · shapeshifting · glowing eyes · black dog · padfoot · omen · apparition
Those controlling entry
- sentriesSoldiers assigned to guard
- watchdogsProtective guardian animals
- wardensSupervisory officials of institutions
- patrolRegular surveillance route
sentinel · vigilant · cerberus · threshold · boundary · passage · escort · pursuit
cerberus
Multi-headed underworld guardian
- infernoDevastating, uncontrollable blaze
- netherworldRealm of the dead
- damnationEternal punishment decree
souls · torment · perdition · abyss · pit · eternal · fiery · sulfur · punishment · infernal
demonic
Of or like devils
- spectralGhostlike or wavelength-related
- phantomInsubstantial apparition
- brimstoneArchaic word for sulfur
summoning · cursed · possessed · shapeshifting · glowing eyes · black dog · padfoot · omen · apparition · haunting
gatekeepers
Those controlling entry
- sentriesSoldiers assigned to guard
- watchdogsProtective guardian animals
- wardensSupervisory officials of institutions
patrol · sentinel · vigilant · cerberus · threshold · boundary · passage · escort · pursuit · tracking
terrifying
Evoking extreme fear
vicious · monstrous · bloodthirsty · relentless · snarling · fangs · jaws · claws · predatory · hunting
hell houndsangels
Divine winged messengers
celestial beings · guardian angels · heavenly hosts · seraphs · cherubim
hell, hound, hells, hounds, hellish, hellishly, hounded, hounding, hellfire