The 10 scariest monsters and demons from Celtic myth

Banshees, vampires and evil fairies to frighten you this Halloween

DARA MCBRIDE,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Sunday, October 30, 2011, 8:13 AM

Updated Sunday, October 30, 2011, 8:34 AM

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The Dullahan, a foreteller of death, is the Irish version of the headless horseman

The beast’s constant cry was said to sound like the bark of 30 dogs.

The Questing Beast, known to be quick, was hunted down by many a knight, and in Celtic myth was chased by King Pellinore, an Arthurian character.

This beast appears not only in the legends of King Arhtur, but also in Edmund Spenser’s epic tale “The Faerie Queene,” which in part, tackles the troubled relationship between England and Ireland in the 16th century.

This is one scary creature you don’t have to worry about this Halloween – unless you dress up as a knight.

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Stiofain | Nov 04, 2011, 06:13 PM EDT

If the horse is headless , how do you know it has flaming eyes?

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warlocks | Oct 31, 2011, 01:53 AM EDT

ha ha ha i have to L.M.A.O OVER THIS Mythical crap its almost as bad as the Christian Mythical crap. I list it Under Ignorance is Bliss.

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Scrivner | Oct 30, 2011, 03:17 PM EDT

If "The Dullahan rides a headless black horse with flaming eyes," I wonder where that poor pony keeps its eyes? In its bollix to watch for unsuspecting mortals below? Sounds like it would be painful if they are that flaming.

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