Horses in Folklore: Black Bess, Hag Riding, and Spectral Steeds

Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Humans first domesticated horses in around 3500 BC. Since then, they’ve pulled our chariots and carts, carried royalty and soldiers, worked on farms, and been steadfast companions.

Horses are actually a prey animal, which perhaps explains their vulnerability to supernatural attack by witches and fairies.

Yet as the stories in this episode will show, they’re also famous for their speed, ability to help humans, and even fantastical leaps and bounds.

But let’s look at these horses, from spectres to Black Bess, in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore!

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