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Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Headless Ghost of Buck Jones: Dublin’s Restless Sheriff
Local legend holds that Buck Jones, a former Dublin sheriff, appears as a headless horseman on Jones’s Road. The story attributes his haunting to a...
Local legend holds that Buck Jones, a former Dublin sheriff, appears as a headless horseman on Jones’s Road. The story attributes his haunting to a troubled later life and schemes by his peers, though no evidence of the apparition is provided.

John Kavanagh’s ‘The Gravediggers’: A Dublin pub beside Glasnevin Cemetery
John Kavanagh’s ‘The Gravediggers’ is a Dublin pub beside Glasnevin Cemetery, traditionally associated with cemetery workers having drinks after work. Local rumours claim the pub...
John Kavanagh’s ‘The Gravediggers’ is a Dublin pub beside Glasnevin Cemetery, traditionally associated with cemetery workers having drinks after work. Local rumours claim the pub is haunted by people buried in the adjacent cemetery.

The Armenian Vampire Dakhanavar of the Valleys
The Dakhanavar is a figure in Armenian folklore described as a vampire associated with protecting the valleys. According to the legend, it lives in mountain...
The Dakhanavar is a figure in Armenian folklore described as a vampire associated with protecting the valleys. According to the legend, it lives in mountain caves and attacks intruders to drink their blood.

Claims of haunting at Dublin's Connolly Station examined
The item examines claims that Connolly Station in Dublin may be haunted. Some accounts suggest the spirits of victims of the 1941 North Strand bombing...
The item examines claims that Connolly Station in Dublin may be haunted. Some accounts suggest the spirits of victims of the 1941 North Strand bombing could still be present near the tracks, though no evidence is provided to substantiate the claims.

Legend says headless undead haunt Munich's Ruffinihaus courtyard
The Ruffinihaus site in Munich, Germany, was reportedly once used for executions and is associated with local haunting stories. According to the legend, headless undead...
The Ruffinihaus site in Munich, Germany, was reportedly once used for executions and is associated with local haunting stories. According to the legend, headless undead figures rise from nearby graves at night, carrying the heads removed by executioners.

The Ghost of Könizwald, Bern: The Ghost of General Robert Scipio von Lentulus
Local folklore in Bern holds that the ghost of military leader General Robert Scipio von Lentulus appeared in the Könizwald woods near the former Campagne...
Local folklore in Bern holds that the ghost of military leader General Robert Scipio von Lentulus appeared in the Könizwald woods near the former Campagne Mon Repos estate during periods of unrest. The story asks whether his apparition is still said to haunt the forest after the estate’s disappearance.

The Alter Südfriedhof Cemetery and the Ghost of the Munich Eskimo Tragedy
Munich’s Alter Südfriedhof, or Old South Cemetery, is reportedly associated with a local haunting legend known as the “Eskimo Tragedy.” According to the lore, ghostly...
Munich’s Alter Südfriedhof, or Old South Cemetery, is reportedly associated with a local haunting legend known as the “Eskimo Tragedy.” According to the lore, ghostly voices can be heard there at night.
Local folklore describes the Uhaml as a faceless forest spirit
The Uhaml is described in local folklore as a demonic forest spirit that allegedly appears at night beneath the forest canopy. According to the account,...
The Uhaml is described in local folklore as a demonic forest spirit that allegedly appears at night beneath the forest canopy. According to the account, people can escape it only by leaving the forest quickly.

Gwrach y Rhibyn – The Hag of the Mist Haunting the Welsh Waters
Gwrach y Rhibyn is a figure in Welsh folklore described variously as a ghost, creature or witch. Often compared with a banshee, she is said...
Gwrach y Rhibyn is a figure in Welsh folklore described variously as a ghost, creature or witch. Often compared with a banshee, she is said to appear near wet areas as a deadly omen and is associated with names including the Hag of the Mist and the Hag of the Dribble, the latter referring to versions depicting blood dripping from her mouth.

A local legend says a Munich man’s ghost remains at the Hofbräuhaus
A local legend says a Bavarian man sent back to Earth from heaven after complaining about the lack of beer never returned. The story holds...
A local legend says a Bavarian man sent back to Earth from heaven after complaining about the lack of beer never returned. The story holds that he remains at Munich’s Hofbräuhaus, drinking at the bar.

Edgar Cayce’s claims remain scientifically unconfirmed
Edgar Cayce (1877–1945), known as the “Sleeping Prophet,” conducted trance-like “readings” that followers said addressed health, past lives, dreams and other topics. His claims remain...
Edgar Cayce (1877–1945), known as the “Sleeping Prophet,” conducted trance-like “readings” that followers said addressed health, past lives, dreams and other topics. His claims remain scientifically unconfirmed, as the available accounts and transcripts do not establish that he could obtain information under controlled, repeatable conditions.

The legend of a demonic omen at Mödling Castle Hill
Mödling Castle Hill, whose ruins are sometimes associated with the name “Devil’s Stone,” is the subject of a local haunting legend. According to the tradition,...
Mödling Castle Hill, whose ruins are sometimes associated with the name “Devil’s Stone,” is the subject of a local haunting legend. According to the tradition, a demonic, bird-like entity is heard screeching at night and is believed to foretell death or disaster.

Guardian Spirits and Protective Ghosts
The article examines cultural traditions involving guardian spirits, protective ghosts, ancestral entities, and other benevolent apparitions believed to assist or warn people in danger or...
The article examines cultural traditions involving guardian spirits, protective ghosts, ancestral entities, and other benevolent apparitions believed to assist or warn people in danger or distress. It contrasts these accounts with stories of hostile ghosts, noting recurring themes of reassurance, unexplained help, and a perceived protective presence.

The Brewer Haunting Nockherberg and the Beer Garden in Munich
A local legend says the ghost of an old brewer haunts Munich’s Nockherberg beer festival and beer garden. According to the story, the spirit causes...
A local legend says the ghost of an old brewer haunts Munich’s Nockherberg beer festival and beer garden. According to the story, the spirit causes disruptions in retaliation for actions taken by his descendants involving his brew.

Local claims say Fanny's ghost appears in Munich Frauenkirche tower
According to local claims, Fanny’s ghost is said to appear in white inside the Munich Frauenkirche tower on the anniversary of her death. These reports...
According to local claims, Fanny’s ghost is said to appear in white inside the Munich Frauenkirche tower on the anniversary of her death. These reports follow accounts of her public death there, though no independent evidence of a paranormal appearance is provided.

Claims about an alleged curse at Pollingsried Chapel near Weilheim examined
The article examines claims surrounding the Pollingsried Chapel near Weilheim, including its alleged plague cemetery and reports of a local curse. It also considers whether...
The article examines claims surrounding the Pollingsried Chapel near Weilheim, including its alleged plague cemetery and reports of a local curse. It also considers whether bell sounds associated with the site have any documented basis.
The Utburd: A child ghost in Norwegian folklore
The utburd is a figure in Norwegian folklore said to be the ghost of a child abandoned by its parents and later haunting forests, waters,...
The utburd is a figure in Norwegian folklore said to be the ghost of a child abandoned by its parents and later haunting forests, waters, and homes. Although most accounts remained folk tales, some stories about these dead children reportedly had real-world consequences.

The Banshee: Ireland’s Wailing Spirit of Death
The banshee is a figure in Irish mythology traditionally described as a spirit whose wailing signals an impending death in a household. The item examines...
The banshee is a figure in Irish mythology traditionally described as a spirit whose wailing signals an impending death in a household. The item examines the folklore surrounding her origins and her supposed relationship with the dead.

The Vanished Village and the Munich Connection to Dracula
A short story reportedly places Jonathan Harket’s encounter with the undead near Munich before his meeting with a vampire in Transylvania. The article examines a...
A short story reportedly places Jonathan Harket’s encounter with the undead near Munich before his meeting with a vampire in Transylvania. The article examines a possible connection to a medieval village that, according to legend, disappeared suddenly.

Irish folklore's Cóiste Bodhar is associated with death omens
The Cóiste Bodhar, or Death Coach, is a figure in Irish folklore associated with death and the collection of souls. Traditionally described as a coach...
The Cóiste Bodhar, or Death Coach, is a figure in Irish folklore associated with death and the collection of souls. Traditionally described as a coach drawn by headless horses, its appearance is regarded in stories as an omen of impending misfortune or death.