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A banshee (/ ˈ b æ n ʃ iː / BAN-shee; Modern Irish bean sí, from Old Irish: ben síde [bʲen ˈʃiːðʲe], "woman of the fairy mound" or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, [1] usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening.
Irish folklore (Irish: béaloideas) refers to the folktales, balladry, music, dance and mythology of Ireland.It is the study and appreciation of how people lived. The folklore of Ireland includes banshees, fairies, leprechauns and other mythological creatures, and was typically shared orally by people gathering around, sharing stories.
Scream of the Banshee is a 2011 monster movie directed by Steven C. Miller [1] and released as part of the After Dark Originals series. In the words of one of the film's stars, Lance Henriksen, “It’s a re-telling of the screaming banshee myth” and follows an archeology professor who accidentally unleashes a banshee from nearly a century of confinement with deadly consequences.
Articles relating to banshees and their depictions. They are female spirits in Irish folklore who herald the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening . Their name is connected to the mythologically important tumuli or "mounds" that dot the Irish countryside.
Banshees of Inisherin spoilers follow. Banshees of Inisherin is out on Disney+ , and given the raft of awards it has won and been nominated for, there are plenty of reason to go watch (or rewatch) it.
Sandman – Man who puts people to sleep and brings good dreams by sprinkling magical sand onto the eyes of sleeping humans. Satyr, satyress – Humanoid beings or nature spirits with goat-like features such as horns and hooves. Seelie – Scottish term meaning "happy" or "blessed", used in several fairy names.
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Downside Up is a four-disc box set collecting B-sides and bonus material from the catalogue of Siouxsie and the Banshees.Also included (on disc four) is The Thorn EP, originally released in 1984.