The banshee - Ireland’s legendary death messenger, whose mournful cry has been feared for generations.
From old tales of fairy women combing their hair by moonlight to stories of families who claim to have heard her warning, the banshee has remained one of Ireland’s most enduring supernatural traditions.
In this episode, I explore the folklore surrounding the banshee, from a 17th-century eyewitness account to modern-day encounters - including stories from my own family.
And finally, I look beyond Ireland to Scotland and America, where similar traditions followed Irish and Scottish families across the Atlantic.
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