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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 11 MIN

Is the Headless Horseman Irish?

from The Irish Pagan School Podcast · host Lora O'Brien & Jon O'Sullivan

Send us Fan Mail✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs the Headless Horseman part of Irish mythology? Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores this question by delving into Irish folklore about the Dullahan, a fearsome, headless rider often connected with death omens like the cóiste bodhar, or the Silent Death Coach. Discover the origins of the Dullahan, its role in ancient Irish tales, and how this terrifying figure differs from other similar myths, including Sleepy Hollow’s Headless Horseman. Learn what happens when a Dullahan speaks your name and the significance of crossing a river in escaping its wrath. Jon also shares personal supernatural experiences with death messengers and provides historical references from the Duchas folklore collection.Whether you're curious about mythological creatures or keen to deepen your knowledge of Irish folklore, this video offers a fascinating dive into the dark lore of the Dullahan. For more information and free resources, visit the Irish Pagan School website.✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership  ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.comCynth A. B. Salas  recommends The Irish Pagan School..."IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/ytStíofáinín O Meidhir  recommends The Irish Pagan School..."Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool------------------------------------------------------------------------All content is copyright ©The Irish Pagan School @Write IrelandNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!Fáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses.  Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!Support the show

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Is the Headless Horseman part of Irish mythology? Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores this question by delving into Irish folklore about the Dullahan, a fearsome, headless rider often connected with death omens like the cóiste bodhar, or the Silent Death Coach. Discover the origins of the Dullahan, its role in ancient Irish tales, and how this terrifying figure differs from other similar m...

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