Whatever his or her origins, the banshee chiefly appears in one of three guises: a young woman, a stately matron or a big, well hung, masculine Fabio. Who says banshees are dead it could be a gift your hearing tuned to a different level of the earth compared to everyone else.
Other stories portray banshees as dressed in green, red, or black with a grey cloak. Mentions of banshees can also be found in Norman literature of that time.īanshees are frequently described as dressed in white or grey, often having long, pale hair.
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Accounts of banshees go back as far as 1380 with the publication of the Cathreim Thoirdhealbhaigh ( Triumps of Torlough) by Seean mac Craith. They were also associated with the Airlie clan. The most common surname attached to the banshee was Mac. There are particular families who are believed to have banshees attached to them, and whose cries herald the death of a member of that family. In Irish legend, a banshee wails nearby if someone is about to die. Sightings of Banshees have been reported as recently as 1948. The aos sí are variously believed to be the survivals of pre-Christian Gaelic deities, spirits of nature, or the ancestors. Its usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Other World. You never know who might be waiting in the woods to deliver a timely message.The Banshee is generally a feminine spirit in Irish mythology, however in extremely rare cases, a male can become a banshee. Keep looking over your shoulder this Halloween season. The legend of the banshee has stood the test of time for generations. the ideas of shredding and screaming take the forefront of their purpose. Modern literature and pop culture plays on the idea of the evil banshee rather than the kind, silent omen of death. The faith in the spirit by a grandparent might just get unbelieving family members an unwelcomed surprise when their time comes. What about their seemingly otherworldly knowledge of death before it arrives? The source of the banshee’s knowledge of death is unknown however, many believe that the banshee is so respected and feared by families because its knowledge comes from the family’s belief. Others are known to skip the cat and mouse routine and instead tear their victims to shreds where they stand. Once they have caught their prey they wail their ghostly howl to the point of driving those in contact to the point of suicide or insanity. Some are known to delight in taking life, and actively seek out their victims. Irish folklore also suggests that some banshees have more evil origins. Others describe a creature with a scream that can shatter the souls of the living. Other legends depict the creature with hateful red eyes that, if gazed into directly, can kill instantly. This is to prepare the family and allow them to say their goodbyes. Sometimes, the Banshee is only sent as a friendly reminder that death is imminent. The Banshee can be a somewhat mixed bag, depending on those that they interact with. Each family is known to have its own banshee.
They are also called “caoine,” which means keening, and are seen as a warning of immediate death in the family. On point of agreement in the legends is that the scream of the Banshee is an omen of death. Some legends, make note that banshees dress in green. Alternately, they may be wearing a silver dress with silver hair, or have frightening red or white eyes. Once they died, it was said they were destined to become Banshees.Īccording to legend, the Banshee is supposed to appear as a pale woman with long, red hair. These women were considered by many within the community to be sinners, as they sometimes accepted alcohol as payment for their singing. They first appeared in the 8th century, and are based on the tradition of women or “keeners,” singing a sorrowful song to lament the death of a loved one. The Banshee gets its origin from Irish folk legends. On the misty shores of Ireland, one terrifying creature stills the hearts of families all over the island as an omen of death. Halloween creatures get their origins from cultures all around the world, each holding a mysterious and captivating history that has forged its way through generations. The following is the third entry in Creatures of the Night Season 2.
Bunworth Banshee, Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland by Thomas Crofton Croker, 1825
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