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  1. Banshee - Wikipedia

    Irish legend speaks of a lament being sung by a fairy woman, or banshee. She would sing it when a family member died or was about to die, even if the person had died far away and news of …

  2. Legend 27.5 / 29 — Banshee Bikes

    The Legend frame is a single minded, purebred DH race chassis which has been constantly refined and improved for over a decade with input from numerous world cup racers.

  3. Banshee | Irish Mythology, Supernatural, Wailing | Britannica

    Banshee, (“woman of the fairies”) supernatural being in Irish and other Celtic folklore whose mournful “keening,” or wailing screaming or lamentation, at night was believed to foretell the …

  4. The Banshee: The Wailing Fairy Woman of Ireland

    Mar 27, 2023 · The banshee is a supernatural being in Irish folklore. She is often depicted as a female spirit or fairy who appears as an omen or harbinger of death. The belief in banshees …

  5. An Bhean Sí - the Story of the Banshee in Irish Folklore

    Oct 6, 2025 · The banshee was a harbinger of death, announcing the loss—or future loss—of a loved one, usually through her shrieking cry. This mystical female image has been a part of …

  6. The Myth of the Banshee: The Irish Spirit of Death

    Jul 27, 2025 · More than a ghost or a ghoul, the banshee (from the Irish bean sí, meaning “woman of the fairy mound”) is a deeply rooted figure in Celtic folklore, known not for causing …

  7. The Wailing Irish Banshee Ghost - What is a Banshee?

    The banshee legend likely originated from the Irish custom of keening, where women sang lamentations at funerals. Over time, this practice merged with Irish mythology, creating the …

  8. What is a Banshee? The Wailing Phantom of Irish Mythology

    Feb 28, 2025 · A Banshee is a supernatural spirit in Irish folklore that wails to warn of impending death. She is not a ghost of the dead but a messenger of fate, appearing to those whose loved …

  9. The myth and folklore of the Banshee - The Irish Parlor

    Introduced by the Druids, who were the priestly class of ancient Celtic Ireland, the myth of the banshee acted as both a harbinger of death and as a mediator between the earthly realm and …

  10. Irish Banshees: From Folklore to Modern Legend

    Sep 17, 2024 · This article aims to explore the rich tapestry of the Banshee’s origins, characteristics, and her evolution from ancient folklore into modern cultural interpretations.