Headless Horseman

A mounted rider without a head, sometimes carrying a pumpkin or severed head.

What does Headless Horseman look like?

A mounted rider without a head, sometimes carrying a pumpkin or severed head.

How does Headless Horseman haunt people?

He pursues travelers on lonely roads and disappears at a bridge, boundary, or sunrise.

Accounts describe hoofbeats growing louder behind a traveler even when no horse is visible.

Cultural origin and country

Headless Horseman belongs to the folklore of United States. This profile describes a cultural tradition and does not present supernatural claims as scientific fact.

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Reports and responsible travel

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