Cù-sìth: The Faerie Dog of Scotland (Scottish Folklore)

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The Cu Sith is a mostly malevolent faerie, it commonly takes the form of a giant spectral dog and can be found in the highlands of Scotland, preferring to live in the dense forests and make its lair in caves and rocky outcrops. It is said to be the size of a large cow or bull and is coated in deep dark green fur. Some of these beasts have long tails which they coil over their backs, while others have a flat braded tail. Many of the stories tell that the faerie dog has glowing yellow eyes which can be seen in the darkness as it stocks its prey. There are very few if any creatures that invoke more terror that the cu Sith, for it is said to feast on human souls. Its cousin the devious cat Sith will steal a human soul if the body is left unattended, but the Cu Sith is far more aggressive and ferocious, it would actively hunt its prey. Although mostly silent, the beast would sometimes let out 3 hideous howls. These gargantuan barks could be heard for miles around and if you were ever to hear one, then run with all the speed you can muster, for you must get to safety, before the 3rd bark is heard, or your soul is fair game. Some accounts say that after the 3rd bark the Cu Sith would hunt down the unfortunate highlander and tear the very soul from his body. Others say that the 3rd bark its self would cause so much fear and terror, that upon hearing it the victim would die from sheer horror alone. The cu Sith on most occasions would take the souls of its victims to the faerie realm and there the soul would be trapped forever. But if the victim was a nursing mother, she would be brought to the faerie hill alive and forced to provide milk for the old gods the Daoine Sith.

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References:
Briggs, K.M. (1976) An Encyclopaedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies and Other Supernatural Creatures. Pantheon Books. New York. ISBN:0394409183
Campbell, J. G. (1900) Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. James MacLehose and Sons, Glasgow.
Macdonald, A. & Macdonald, A. (1900). The Clan Donald. 3. Inverness: The Northern Counties Publishing Company, Ltd.
MacGregor, A. A. (1937) The Peat-Fire Flame: Folktales and Traditions of the Highlands and Islands. The Moray Press, Edinburgh.
Mackillop, J. (2014) A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. Oxford University Press. ISBN:9780198609674
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I actually named my wolf-dog Cooshee, which is the D&D elvish hound based upon this bit of legend. She was the best animal companion I ever had.

speurtighearnamacterik

The ultimate "I will die trying to pet this animal"

bentclaw

I'd have to run, carrying my wife, as she'd be going TOWARDS the bark, yelling "I WANT TO PET AND CUDDLE THE CU-SITH!"

Not sure who'd be more scared, me or the Cu-Sith lol

abehill

Love your videos you have a nack for telling stories my grandmother was a Mccall and I love stories from Scotland. I'm an old man now but I can still remember her stories like it was yesterday. Thank you

hoskinmage

Cu-sith strikes me as a very interesting legend, one I've not heard of before.
I come from Black Shuck country (he was said to haunt the track leading past the house where I once lived. A friend claimed to have seen him just 100 yds from my door. It was such an odd conversation, because I just think of these legends as stories, yet despite my friend being - by my experience - a trustworthy person of sound mind, he was convinced Black Shuck had walked alongside him and his Rottweiler as they walked to the woods nearby).

debbiehenri

Creepy pastas, try as they might, don’t come close to the old tales. These seem to convey more weight, and cast a terrific shadow.
Gratitudes, friend!

SedDelMar

I love this video. My Papa was from the Highlands and would tell me these auld tales in Gaidhlig. This is one of them. Scary as a bairn but comforting to hear now. Thanks bud.

chezzyg

I do love the stories of the Cu Sith and the Cat Sith

AScottishOdyssey

I guess we are making You the new professor for history of magic in Hogwarts.
It should be near to You anyway

heinzifax

This was a great story. Thanks for the entertainment. 🇦🇺✝️🇦🇺

paranormalparatrooper.

I thought I was pretty familiar with the cu sith folklore, but as it turns out I knew far less than I thought. Thanks for the story, and the information. I can't remember if I've commented before, but your channel is a treasure.

TacetCat

2:54 "The McDonald's of clan Ronald" Are you making that part up?

hanshotfirst

We had a similar legend where I grew up. There are two wolves a black skeletal and a white spiritual. The white wolf is a messenger of your coming doom. Your first indication of your death is a howl that will freeze you to your core. The second is a sighting of the white wolf with a tremendous howl. The third is the white wolf will come to lick your face in condolence. After the white wolf leaves the black wolf will attack you and eat your insides while you are alive. Both wolves are the size of a horse. Always kept me on edge while I was out at night.

LamieTube

In my book I name my daughter husband Cu' Chulainn I love that name❤

theetruetolkienpatriot

1:53 - Dammit I almost spit out my drink! Seriously one of my favorite sketches and you just Michael Palin fish slap me with it! x'D

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