In Scottish folklore, a similar creature is known as the bean nighe or ban nigheachain ('little washerwoman') or nigheag na h-àth ('little washer at the ford') and is seen washing the …

Jul 25, 2022 · A banshee is a supernatural being from Gaelic (a.k.a. Goidelic) Celtic folklore that takes the form of a shrieking—or sometimes singing—woman. Often associated with particular …

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 …

Mar 27, 2023 · She is often depicted as a female spirit or fairy who appears as an omen or harbinger of death. The belief in banshees has been an integral part of Irish folklore and …

Dec 9, 2025 · The Banshee, known in Irish Gaelic as the Bean Sídhe (meaning ‘woman of the fairy mound’), is a supernatural female entity in Irish mythology and folklore whose sole …

Dec 12, 2025 · Neither fully ghost nor fairy, neither evil nor benevolent, the Banshee occupies a unique place in world mythology as a spirit whose purpose is singular and inescapable—to …

Q: What is a banshee? A: She is a mythical creature from Irish and Scottish folklore, often depicted as a female spirit or fairy who heralds death with her mournful wails.

The banshee is a mythical creature with its roots in Celtic mythology. In Irish folklore, the banshee is known as the “bean-sidhe,” which translates to “woman of the fairy mound.”

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 …

Sep 17, 2024 · The Banshee, or “Bean Sí” in Irish, is a mythical figure deeply entrenched in Irish folklore, often described as a spirit who heralds the death of a family member.