Mythical Monster
Banshee
Spirit whose piercing wail foretells death to those who hear it
Lore
The Banshee is a mournful spirit from Irish folklore, feared for her chilling cries that foretold death within a family. Appearing as a pale woman with long flowing hair and sorrow-filled eyes, the Banshee wandered through the night wailing beneath moonlit skies and beside lonely rivers. Some described her as a ghostly maiden, while others saw an aged figure draped in funeral robes. Her haunting scream was believed to echo through the darkness moments before tragedy struck, making her one of the most feared omens in Celtic legend.