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Dip (Catalan myth)
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In Catalan myth
, Dip (ˈdip) is an evil, black, hairy dog, an emissary of the Devil
, who sucks people's blood. Like other figures associated with demons in Catalan myth, he is lame in one leg. Dip is pictured on the escutcheon of Pratdip
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Catalan myths and legends
Catalan myths and legends are the traditional myths and legends of the Catalan-speaking world, especially Catalonia itself, passed down for generations as part of that region's popular culture.Among the figures of Catalan mythology are:*Aloja...
, Dip (ˈdip) is an evil, black, hairy dog, an emissary of the Devil
Devil
The Devil is believed in many religions and cultures to be a powerful, supernatural entity that is the personification of evil and the enemy of God and humankind. The nature of the role varies greatly...
, who sucks people's blood. Like other figures associated with demons in Catalan myth, he is lame in one leg. Dip is pictured on the escutcheon of Pratdip
Pratdip
Pratdip is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.Most of the people of Pratdip work in agriculture in the pastures, fields, and forests around the village...
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