The Banshee in Irish Folklore: Folklore, history, gender and belief

Uncover Ireland’s legendary death messenger, the Banshee and her link to grief, folklore and the lives of women in Irish history. With Q&A. The Banshee, or Bean Sídhe, has haunted Irish folklore for centuries, warning of death through her eerie cry. But who is she actually? A fairy, a ghost or a surviving echo of…