3. Dullahan
The Dullahan, or “Dubhlachan” in Irish, is a headless horseman in Irish folklore, often depicted riding a black steed and carrying his own severed head.This spectral figure is a harbinger of death, believed to call out the name of the person destined to die, leading to their immediate demise (irishhistory.com). Similar to the legend of Sleepy Hollow, the Dullahan’s appearance signifies impending doom.
