Corn Islands Legend: The Headless Rider

Deep in the heart of Corn Island folklore lives the haunting story of a phantom horseman—a man on a white horse, riding through the night with no head upon his shoulders.

He appears without warning, galloping fast and silent, the pounding of hooves echoing like thunder through the trees. No one knows who he once was—some say a pirate left behind, others whisper he was a betrayed Englishman, or a man caught in a tale of vengeance. Whatever his origin, one thing is certain: he is not of this world anymore.

Those who’ve glimpsed him claim the air grows icy, and time seems to twist around his path. Some believe he is endlessly searching for his lost head, for the one who wronged him, or for a grave that never received his body.

No one follows the rider. You don’t chase ghosts on Corn Island. Especially not the ones who ride after dark.