The indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand known as the Māori had their own culture, language, social class system, and superstitions. One of the more prevailing superstitions was that of the black dog often considered to be a terrible omen.

In the late 16th century, a book written by a prisoner at Newgate Prison in London, England told of a legend concerning a terrifying Black Dog hunting down inmates but did the story actually happen?

In Dumbarton, Scotland there is a small bridge over a 50-foot drop where dogs have an uncontrollable urge to jump to the rocky areas below. No one knows why, but legends say the area is a “thin place” a location where the veil between heaven and earth is the thinnest.

In South Texas, there was a real headless horseman that roamed the land striking fear in all those that came across his horses' path. Today it’s said his spirit still roams the land and seeing him will bring misfortune to any in his way.