{"id":699,"date":"2026-02-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coffinfolk.se\/?p=699"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:02:05","slug":"kinesiska-nyaret-hastens-ar-dodens-adla-springare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coffinfolk.se\/en\/kinesiska-nyaret-hastens-ar-dodens-adla-springare\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese New Year: The Year of the Horse \u2013 Death\u2019s Noble Steed"},"content":{"rendered":"

On February 17, 2026, the celebration of the Chinese New Year began, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
In the Chinese calendar, each animal is paired with one of the five elements, and this year it is the Horse combined with Fire \u2014 the Fire Horse.
The Fire Horse is associated with strong energy and drive, independence and courage, rapid change, optimism, and faith in the future.

Perfect qualities when we are working to accept our own mortality and live life to the fullest,\ndespite knowing that death always follows in our tracks \u2014 sometimes at a full gallop.

In this post, you\u2019ll read about horses from religion and folklore that trot alongside both gods and humans through myth, life, and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helhesten \u2013 the horse of death that watches over the graveyard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Old Norse belief, the death goddess Hel rode a three-legged horse named Heldrasill.
After the Nordic countries were Christianized, the image of Helhesten changed, but the name remained.
Now the horse had a new rider \u2014 no longer Hel, but Death himself.

Like other kyrkogrimmar (animals buried in a new churchyard before the first human burial), Helhesten guarded the graveyard and protected those laid to rest there, ensuring they could rest in peace.
Encountering the black, three-legged \u2014 sometimes headless \u2014 horse was not only a terrifying sight; it was an omen foretelling illness, misfortune, or your own death.

In Danish, the expression \u201cHan g\u00e5r som en helhest\u201d (\u201cHe walks like a helhest\u201d) is still used today, meaning that a person limps or staggers forward, much like the three-legged Helhesten.

You can read more about the church grim in Sweden and other parts of the world HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Pale Horse \u2013 the fourth steed of the Apocalypse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the story of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, from the sixth chapter of the Book of Revelation, we encounter symbolic figures revealed to the apostle John in a vision.
Together, they represent the forces driving the world toward its end: war, suffering, scarcity, and death.

\u201cI looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.\"<\/em>
\u2013 \u200aRevelation 6:7\u20138<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like its rider, Death, the horse bears a sickly, pale yellow-green hue \u2014 a color associated with that of a corpse. In some modern depictions, the horse is given a brighter, more vivid green tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sleipnir \u2013 the stallion with divine horsepower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Odin\u2019s eight-legged gray horse, capable of running faster than the wind and carrying his rider across land, sea, and through the air. He can also move freely between the nine worlds, including Helheim, the realm of the dead.

Like many figures in mythology, Sleipnir has an intriguing lineage.
His parents are Loki (who gave birth to the horse after transforming himself into a mare) and the giant stallion Sva\u00f0ilfari. He is the half-sibling of Fenrir the wolf, the Midgard Serpent, and the death goddess Hel.

It was not only Odin who rode the magnificent Sleipnir \u2014 those who fell in battle were also allowed to mount him and ride to Valhalla in Asgard.
Valhalla was Odin\u2019s dwelling, where he gathered skilled warriors for his army in preparation for the final battle of Ragnar\u00f6k.
It was during Ragnar\u00f6k that Sleipnir ultimately met his fate. Together with Odin, he was devoured by Fenrir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Horse sacrifices and grave horses \u2013 a macabre act of love<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here in Sweden, horses have been found buried in or beside human graves as early as the Late Iron Age. Even then, horses held a central place in everyday life.
It may sound macabre today, but allowing the deceased to bring their horses with them into the afterlife was an act of great care and respect. In addition to the animals themselves, beautifully decorated bridles and saddles were often buried as well.

Similarly, horses were sacrificed during annual bl\u00f3ts to appease the gods with the most valuable offering one could give. It was believed that horses possessed supernatural powers \u2014 even in death.
The meat was then prepared and consumed during a ritual feast, a practice that was later forbidden with the arrival of Christianity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDeath\u2019s pale horse looked up from its oats and gave a little whinny of greeting. The horse\u2019s name was Binky. He was a real horse. Death had tried fiery steeds and skeletal horses in the past, and found them impractical, especially the fiery ones, which tended to set light to their own bedding and stand in the middle of it looking embarrassed.\u201d <\/em>
\u2013 Terry Pratchett \u2013 Reaper Man<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horses are amazing creatures. I hope that you who are reading this will one day experience the special bond you can form with a horse. They don\u2019t just see you \u2014 they see your soul.
If you are mortally afraid of horses, then I instead wish you a wonderful Year of the Fire Horse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kind of relationship do you have with horses \u2014 both the real ones and the more supernatural kind?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short story with Quinley & Herrow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who are Quinley and Herrow?<\/strong>
In Coffinfolk Caf\u00e9\u2019s stand alone short stories, you\u2019ll meet two most unlikely friends: 
Quinley<\/strong> \u2013 Coffinfolk\u2019s caf\u00e9 host. A young woman who loves life just as much as she loves exploring the cultural heritage of death and sharing advice, information, and insights that can help people \u2013 whether they are facing their own encounter with Death or living with grief.
Herrow<\/strong> \u2013 Death himself. He may look frightening in his black cloak, but beneath the bones is a kind soul who enjoys a cup of coffee and sharing experiences gathered from every corner of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find a longer introduction + a short story about their first meeting HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDeath\u2019s (Im)possible Steed\"<\/strong>
Narrated by Quinley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What do you say when Death asks you to act as a taste consultant? I said \u201cYes,\u201d so here I am.

Stardust, a gentle mare who never turned down a bit of pampering or a ride out, plodded along at my side and stopped, as if on cue, by the mounting block so I could swing into the saddle.
\u201cGood girl.\u201d I bent down and patted her neck. Her brown coat gleamed in the light from the lamps in the ceiling. I much preferred riding out in the forest, but in this snowstorm I was grateful the farm had an indoor arena I could borrow.

As we walked along one of the long sides of the arena, I glanced up at the large clock hanging on the wall. 7:00 p.m. Herrow had said he would be here by now, and if there\u2019s one thing the Grim Reaper is, it\u2019s punctual.

I had barely finished that thought when Herrow took shape in the middle of the arena. But he wasn\u2019t alone. Beside him stood something that had once been a horse, but now looked more like a reanimated corpse. The horse was black as night, missing a leg, and worst of all\u2014it was headless.
I gasped. Stardust came to a dead stop and began backing away, trying to put as much distance as possible between herself and the terrifying creature.
\u201cHerrow! What the he\u2014what is that?!\u201d I tried to calm Stardust, but I could feel my own heart pounding in my chest. Herrow\u2019s horse radiated death and misery.
\u201cI overheard you and Hannah talking about horses earlier at the caf\u00e9 and got a bit inspired. Thought I might get myself a steed too. What do you think of my helhest?\u201d
I shook my head. Stardust backed up until her hindquarters were pressed against the wall. 
Herrow looked up at the helhest.
\u201cPerhaps you\u2019re a bit too much after all, my friend. Very well\u2014return to your duties in the churchyard until we meet again!\u201d The Reaper clapped his hands, and the horse vanished into thin air.

A new calm washed over us once the ominous horse was gone. Stardust took a few tentative steps toward Herrow and stretched out her muzzle so he could greet her.
\u201cHave I exhausted my goodwill with both of you, or would you like to see more candidates?\u201d Herrow looked almost embarrassed\u2014about as embarrassed as a skeleton can look, that is.
\u201cAs long as they\u2019re not quite so horrifying,\u201d I said. Stardust agreed with a soft snort.
\u201cThat\u2019s the spirit, ladies! Let\u2019s see\u2026\u201d Herrow clapped his hands again, and another horse appeared.

This one was at least intact, but its coat had a sickly greenish-yellow hue that almost made me nauseous. The stench that rose from it whenever it moved didn\u2019t help. The horse\u2019s milky eyes met mine, and a chill ran down my spine.
\u201cHerrow\u2026?\u201d I had to clear my throat before continuing. \u201cIs that\u2026 um\u2026 a horse from the Bible\u2026?\u201d I almost dreaded the answer.
\u201cIndeed! A true classic. You know the fourth rider was the only one named\u2014Death.\u201d Herrow straightened a little.
\u201cMhm. One of the Four Horsemen symbolizing the end of the world\u2026?\u201d 
\u201cYes, exact\u2014\u201d He paused. \u201cIt\u2019s the color, isn\u2019t it?\u201d He snapped his fingers, and the horse\u2019s coat shifted to a bright green. \u201cBetter? A more modern feel.\u201d
I bit my lip, searching for the right words.
\u201cNo, it\u2019s not the color, it\u2019s more\u2014\u201d I gestured vaguely at the entire apparition. \u201cThe symbolism. And the smell.\u201d
Herrow leaned on his scythe and traced a finger along his jawbone.
\u201cYou mortals do have a keen eye for detail, that\u2019s true. Oh, I know!\u201d

Death clapped his hands, and a third candidate announced himself with a thunderous crack that sounded more like lightning than hooves.
Stardust lifted her head, ears pricked, and I\u2019m fairly sure my eyes grew as wide as saucers as we took in the sight before us. You don\u2019t see an eight-legged horse every day.

The grey stallion was clearly aware of his status and posed proudly at Death\u2019s side.
\u201cNordic style and power in perfect balance. And he\u2019s escorted fallen warriors for centuries already, so he knows much of the job description. Isn\u2019t that right, Sleipnir?\u201d
The magnificent horse tossed his head and pawed the ground, his eight hooves striking in perfect rhythm. \u201cWell, of course one must take a test ride when given the chance!\u201d Herrow laughed, swinging smoothly into the saddle.      
I barely had time to blink before they were at the far end of the arena. Another blink, and they were back in front of me and Stardust.  
\u201cWhat speed!\u201d Herrow whooped, adjusting the hood that had slipped off his skull. \u201cThis would be quite something to be collected by, wouldn\u2019t it, Quinley?\u201d
\u201cHaha, yes, well\u2026 but\u2014\u201d Sleipnir gave me a skeptical look. \u201cI just think death can already come suddenly enough for people as it is. They probably need all the time they can get to settle into their new reality.\u201d I shifted uneasily in the saddle, worried I\u2019d offended a divine horse.
\u201cYou may be right,\u201d Herrow said, stroking Sleipnir\u2019s sleek neck. \u201cYou\u2019re perhaps a bit overqualified for the task, my boy.\u201d
\u201cLike buying a Ferrari for a leisurely Sunday ride,\u201d I giggled.
Sleipnir snorted, as if he found the comparison amusing as well. Herrow clapped his hands, and Odin\u2019s grey steed vanished with another resounding crack.
\u201cWell, that was the extent of my ideas,\u201d Herrow shrugged.
\u201cCome on\u2014there\u2019s room for one more here.\u201d I patted Stardust\u2019s back behind the saddle.

Together we trotted around the arena. Stardust was probably just as shaken as I was after everything we\u2019d seen, but she was as sure-footed as ever. Herrow sat securely behind me, his scythe resting against his shoulder, his bony hands holding a gentle grip around my waist.
\u201cYou know, Herrow,\u201d I said, \u201cyou don\u2019t arrive with thunder and lightning. It\u2019s more like you\u2019ve always been with people\u2014but it\u2019s only at the end of life that they truly see you.\u201d I glanced over my shoulder. Herrow tilted his head, listening. \u201cYou\u2019re not always a frightening sight either. Some of us see you as a good friend, even while we\u2019re still alive.\u201d Herrow\u2019s hands tightened slightly around me. \u201cYou\u2019re a simple being, with your cloak and scythe. You\u2019re just you. If you want a companion, it should reflect that.\u201d

We slowed to a walk, and Stardust stopped with a contented snort. Herrow was back on solid ground before I was. He stroked the mare\u2019s muzzle.
\u201cI agree, Quinley. No point trying to fix what isn\u2019t broken. You horses are like me\u2014perfect just as you are.\u201d
\u201cNot to mention humble!\u201d I giggled.
\u201cWell, when one is as written about in history as I am\u2014and these majestic creatures\u2014it\u2019s easy to let things go to one\u2019s head,\u201d Herrow chuckled, scratching Stardust between the eyes. She leaned into his touch and closed her eyes.
\u201cThat explains why cats are the way they are\u2026\u201d I whispered, not wanting to disturb the tender moment between my two more-or-less mythological friends.
\u201cExactly,\u201d the Reaper chuckled. \u201cAs I said; perfection.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On February 17, 2026, the celebration of the Chinese New Year began, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
\nIn the Chinese calendar, each animal is paired with one of the five elements, and this year it is the Horse combined with Fire \u2014 the Fire Horse.
\nThe Fire Horse is associated with strong energy and drive, independence and courage, rapid change, optimism, and faith in the future.<\/p>\n

Perfekta egenskaper n\u00e4r vi jobbar p\u00e5 att acceptera v\u00e5r egen d\u00f6dlighet och lever livet fullt ut,
\ntrots vetskapen om att d\u00f6den alltid f\u00f6ljer oss i sp\u00e5ren, ibland i full galopp.<\/p>\n

In this post, you\u2019ll read about horses from religion and folklore that trot alongside both gods and humans through myth, life, and death.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":700,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,56,31],"tags":[28,27,57],"class_list":["post-699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-folklore-mytologi","category-husdjur-djurriket","category-kultur-traditioner","tag-djur","tag-folklore","tag-mytologi"],"yoast_head":"\nKinesiska ny\u00e5ret: H\u00e4stens \u00e5r \u2013 D\u00f6dens \u00e4dla springare - Coffinfolk Caf\u00e9<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I det h\u00e4r inl\u00e4gget f\u00e5r du l\u00e4sa om h\u00e4star fr\u00e5n religion och folklore som travar intill b\u00e5de gudar och m\u00e4nniskor genom myt, liv och d\u00f6d.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/coffinfolk.se\/en\/kinesiska-nyaret-hastens-ar-dodens-adla-springare\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kinesiska ny\u00e5ret: H\u00e4stens \u00e5r \u2013 D\u00f6dens \u00e4dla springare - 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