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Why does St. Christopher have a dog head?

Willy Quitzon ∙

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∙ 4mo ago

Updated: 3/15/2025

St. Christopher is sometimes depicted with a dog head in certain cultures because of a mistranslation of the word "Cynocephaly," which means "dog-headed" in Greek. This was likely a symbolic representation of his loyalty and devotion to God.

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