Episode 225 - Samhain Stories - Crom Dubh and the Dullahan (Irish Mythology's Headless Horseman)

Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re telling seasonal tales of Irish folklore in the run up to the Celtic New Year, Samhain. This is a story that has inspired many retellings of headless horsemen throughout the world, a spirit linked with the pagan chieftain Crom Dubh, who some believe was linked to the autumn harvest. The Dullahan is famously difficult to thwart, riding down its victims and able to pass through any door or barrier. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast contains elements of body horror, the experience of being hunted, and death. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via   / candlelittales   and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/   / candlelittales   http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuU...   / candlelittales   https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?l...   / candlelittales     / candlelittales   https://vimeo.com/user52850249