Board Thread:Legitimate Canon Questions/@comment-25333461-20150702155620/@comment-24158541-20150704172733

I think Parrish is a hellhound. There are many versions of this creature. In some versions, the creature is a guard. Either guarding the gates of Hell, or a guardian spirit in order to protect people from evil. Parrish was attracted to Beacon Hills, either to protect people from danger, or protect something (a relic, tomb etc.) from danger. If he's not a guardian spirit, then there may be someone in Beacon Hills that is attracting him here either to cause more death, or not. Another characteristic of the creature, is that they have glowing red eyes. There were few scenes where we saw Parrish's eyes glowing, almost like smouldering coals. The Gytrash, is one of the many versions of the Hellhound. It said to have have eyes that resemble like burning coals. This spirit is either malevolent, causing travellers to get lost, or benevolent leading travellers to the right path to their destination. During the show, we mostly see him guiding people to the right path, for instance telling Chris to keep on fighting. Thirdly, his last name Parrish, is almost like a play on words for perish, meaning death. In most versions of the Hellhound, the creature is known to be a bearer of death. In Lydia's visions, we see him standing in front of flames, with his eyes glowing red, almost as if he wants to cause more destruction– more death. Lastly, the Hellhound is known to use fire-based abilities. Setting him on fire, or jabbing him with a blow torch wouldn't have any effect on him. So...that's what I think Parrish is. What are your thoughts?