You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.
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You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.
The True Story That Inspired the Headless Horseman
Keeper of the Lost Lore
7 minutes
2 years ago
The True Story That Inspired the Headless Horseman
‘Ewen Of the Little Head’ – the headless horseman of the Scottish lore. He is not just a legend, but the spirit of an actual person.
Stories of the headless horseman appear in various cultures around the world. Many are familiar with Washington Irving’s tale, With Irving coming from Scottish roots it’s likely that this bit of Celtic mythology passed to him through his father and inspired Irving in the creation of his own dark rider.
Keeper of the Lost Lore
You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.
