Historically speaking, some parts of olden-day Europe 一 such as Britain and Scandinavia 一 indeed believed that the first body to be interred in a churchyard will ineluctably become its guardian.
And to avoid designating such duty to a human spirit, animals 一 most commonly, black dogs 一 were often buried in someone else’s place.
With the remains of the sacrifice, situated on the northern side of the churchyard 一 a permanent guardian spirit is created.
The Kyrkogrim 一 also famously known as the Church Grim in English folklore.

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