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Greavard may be based on various long-haired dog breeds such as the {{wp|Briard}}, the {{wp|Komondor}}, or the {{wp|Catalan Sheepdog}}. Its habit of burying itself underground and popping out to surprise people is reminiscent of depictions of the {{wp|undead}} rising from their graves. In its buried state, the candle-like protrusion above its head appears to be a stand-in for a {{wp|grave candle}} and also resembles a {{wp|bone}}. Greavard may also be based on various of the numerous dogs from {{wp|Spanish mythology|Spanish mythology and folklore}}, such as the {{wp|Pesanta}} or the {{wp|Dip (Catalan myth)|Dip}}, dog-shaped spirits from {{wp|Catalan myths and legends|Catalan mythology}} known for draining human vitality. | Greavard may be based on various long-haired dog breeds such as the {{wp|Briard}}, the {{wp|Komondor}}, or the {{wp|Catalan Sheepdog}}. Its habit of burying itself underground and popping out to surprise people is reminiscent of depictions of the {{wp|undead}} rising from their graves. In its buried state, the candle-like protrusion above its head appears to be a stand-in for a {{wp|grave candle}} and also resembles a {{wp|bone}}. | ||
Greavard may also be based on various of the numerous dogs from {{wp|Spanish mythology|Spanish mythology and folklore}}, such as the {{wp|Pesanta}} or the {{wp|Dip (Catalan myth)|Dip}}, dog-shaped spirits from {{wp|Catalan myths and legends|Catalan mythology}} known for draining human vitality. The long white fur and the grave candle may also point to the {{wp|Santa Compaña}} as a possible origin, as they are wearing white, hooded cloaks and carrying candles. | |||
Greavard's candle and dog-like appearance may be a reference to the process of {{wp|Rendering (animal products)|rendering}} animal fat into {{wp|tallow}}, which was historically used to make candles and leaves behind a solid material called greaves that is often used as dog food. | Greavard's candle and dog-like appearance may be a reference to the process of {{wp|Rendering (animal products)|rendering}} animal fat into {{wp|tallow}}, which was historically used to make candles and leaves behind a solid material called greaves that is often used as dog food. | ||
