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Freybug is a monstrous Black Dog from medieval English folklore, specifically from Norfolk.
Etymology
The name "Freybug" is reportedly mentioned in an English manuscript from 1555.
Description/Morphology
Like most supernatural black dogs, it was roughly the size of a calf, and wandered country roads terrifying travelers.
Art/Fiction
The name has been reused in Final Fantasy XI.
Resources
- Matthews, John (2005). The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: the Ultimate a-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic. New York: Sterling, 220. ISBN 140273543X.
- Rose, Carol (2001). Giants, Monsters, and Dragons. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN 0393322114.