Cephalophore

The Cephalophores are a particular class of Saints known as the 'Head Carriers' because they were martyred by some form of execution. However, despite being dead (and headless) they continued to function, often in some spectacular fashion. 
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== Facts: ==
-One of the better known Cephalophores on record is that of St Denis of Paris. 
-Cephalophores should not be confused with the Headless, who are a species of dark spirits who appear without a head (or with a severed head).
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