The Dullahan: The Irish Harbinger of Death
The Dullahan is a sinister, headless rider from Irish folklore, who rides atop a black horse, carrying his severed head under one arm. With glowing eyes and a grin that stretches ear to ear, this figure carries omens of death, and is thought to be the inspiration behind the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
This week, we're taking a look at the mythical figure, and some of the local stories of his appearance.
Sources
The Headless Horseman - Fairy Legends of Ireland
The Banshee: Its Scream, Meaning + Legend
Famous Ghost Stories: Legends and Lore
Irish Ghost Tales: And Things that go Bump in the Night By Tony Locke
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