4th August 1577, the infamous sighting of a ghostly black dog in St. Mary’s parish church of Bungay, in the south east of England, during a a great ‘tempest of violent raine, lightning and thunder,’ as the storm shock the church a strange and terrible shaped creature was seen to enter, resembling a hellhound it violently attacked members of the congregation before disappearing. Twelve miles away in the town of Blythburgh, the creature reappeared at the Holy Trinity Church, where it continued its attack of the congregation there. The events were recorded in the same year by the English clergyman, and poet Abraham Fleming (Flemyng). The creature is said to be that of Black Shuck, the name given to a ghostly black dog which is said to roam the coastline and countryside of East Anglia, England. Embedded in the folklore of the area, the name Shuck may derive from the Old English word ‘scucca’ meaning demon or possibly from the local dialect word ‘shucky’ meaning shaggy or hairy. Further north there are also the tales of other spectre dogs, the white ‘Gallytrot’, (‘Gally’ being an old word for fright); and the ‘Barghest’ of York, who enters the city and preys upon travellers in the narrow mediaeval lanes, such as the most famous known as the ‘Shambles’. A Black Dog has also been seen as the site of the Norman motte and bailey castle known as Clifford’s tower, the site of the 1190 massacre of the Jewish population. Despite living for nearly two years opposite the tower, I unfortunately, (or fortunately if the impending doom aspect is to be believed), did not lay eyes upon the creature. (Continued in the comments). #thursdaytales #blackshuck #weirdhistory #darkhistory #cryptids #cryptid #cryptidcore #cryptidsighting #cryptidart #16thcentury #paranormal #paranormalencounters #ghostly #monstersamonguspodcast #portents #ghostdogs #strangehistory #strangehistoryfacts🤔 #mythology #hellhound #hellhounds #mythologicalcreatures #mythsandlegends #mythological #mythologicalart #gothictales #blackdog #cryptozoology #cryptic_aesthetic #paranormalhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1_ouAOLSn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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As the title as told you, today I’ll be sharing news about a fun and spooky anthology that I had the privilege to take part in last year. So if you are into reading horror and creepy crawlies – you’re going to love today’s blog!
The Darkest of Dreams (Volume One) anthology explores the mysterious, disturbing,…
🚨🦑New Episode Alert!🦑🚨 Episode 9: The Kraken is available wherever you get your podcasts! WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF SQUID MONTH!!! In this episode, the siblings discuss the most iconic squid of all time, THE KRAKEN. It's history, it's myth, it's possible scientifically proven explanations. Tune in for the most famous of the tentacled bois. 🖼 by Agaaa_k; Zedge • • • 🏔 • • • #podcast #talesfromlegendcreek #tflc #cryptid #cryptidsighting #cryptids #radio #podcasts #podcastshow #supernatural #paranormal #creepy #mysterious #mystery #aliens #bigfoot #mothman #cryptozoology #cryptozoologymuseum #cryptozoologist #ghosts #comedy #lochnessmonster #nessie #legendcreek #newepisode #kraken #thekraken #squid #giantsquid (at Legend Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/COkihgJLYWR/?igshid=vprwbwhcujbh
On this first day of the season, Antler Bart would like to wish you all a happy Autumnal Equinox. He will be back in a few months to collect his tithe. . . . #autumnalequinox #fallequinox #cryptids #cryptidsighting #cryptidart #cryptidspotted #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #valerieherron #valerieherronart https://www.instagram.com/p/CUIhncGP-dN/?utm_medium=tumblr
New #fresnonightcrawler and #aliens #greys for #texashauntersconvention I’m excited for my first convention of the year!! #catonthemoon #customplushie #crypto #cryptidsighting #cryptids https://www.instagram.com/p/CB19aAxjdaR/?igshid=p07148a53ofg