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Entry #5 Dullahan and Samhain

Entry #5 Dullahan and Samhain

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Dullahan is the Headless Horseman, the embodiment of the pagan god Crom Dubh/Crom Crouch from Celtic/Irish Mythology and Folklore.

Catchphrase: “Heads off, then we drink!”

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Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Samhain, Día de los Muertos, and the many, many celebrations that take place during this time of year are upon us. The occult, spooky energy is next level at this time. I am zinging with spiritual vibes. No one should touch my pages at this time except for Shel. Instant spontaneous combustion is a real possibility. Seriously. Don’t touch occult books this month.

Samhain is one of my favorite celebrations, and it’s because of the one and only, Dullahan. I call him Dully. Dully is a ton of fun as long as you aren’t the one, he’s coming for in the dead of night. He’s the headless horseman from Celtic/Irish Mythology. Many say he is another form of the fert…

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