A banshee is a female spirit stemming from Irish folklore. The tales tell the story of a ‘wailing woman’ who is able to predict the death of a family member. The banshee is represented in Irish, Scottish and Welsh folklore. The spirit presents itself in different forms from a young virgin to an elderly, hagged woman. Featured image: Thomas Crofton Croker, Bunworth Banshee, Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of…
