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Horses Shaped Human History
- Horses have been a constant in human history, shaping culture and progress.
- They are central to many mythologies and have been indispensable to human evolution and daily life.
Horses: From Food to Folklore
- Horses transitioned from being food sources to vital partners in transportation and labor about 3500 BC.
- This shift led to horses becoming deeply embedded in global folklore and mythology.
Irish Dulahan: The Headless Rider
- The dulahan is an Irish legendary headless rider, often depicted with a black horse and head held under one arm.
- This figure likely inspired other headless rider legends, including America's Sleepy Hollow.