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This decapitated horse, dating back about 1,400 years, was found next to the remains of a male rider.
Image credit: State Office for the Preservation of Monuments in the Regional Council of Stuttgart/ F. Damminger
Image credit: State Office for the Preservation of Monuments in the Regional Council of Stuttgart/ F. Damminger

1 posted on 02/06/2022 7:01:27 AM PST by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

the headless horseman...


5 posted on 02/06/2022 7:05:09 AM PST by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: SunkenCiv

but “most probably the decapitation [of the horse] was part of the burial ceremony...

The mafia was sending a message back in the day.


6 posted on 02/06/2022 7:08:50 AM PST by Flick Lives (The CDC. Brought to you by Pfizer.)
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To: SunkenCiv
I knew we got it wrong. It was a "headless horse" and man. Not a "headless horseman".


7 posted on 02/06/2022 7:20:16 AM PST by DannyTN
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To: SunkenCiv

Perhaps Miles Standish could provide some insight...


8 posted on 02/06/2022 7:48:01 AM PST by null and void (81 million votes ≠ 81 million voters)
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To: SunkenCiv

They must be excavating “Sleepy Hollow.”


9 posted on 02/06/2022 8:02:30 AM PST by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: SunkenCiv

Maybe he was the headmaster of a school that was requiring masking?


13 posted on 02/06/2022 8:40:14 AM PST by Sarcazmo
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To: SunkenCiv

The Godfather is that old?


15 posted on 02/06/2022 8:46:14 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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To: SunkenCiv

Ich bod ein Crane? 😉


20 posted on 02/06/2022 6:07:23 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Don’t tell me, it was found at a topless bar.


22 posted on 02/06/2022 6:08:39 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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