Banshee (Irish folklore)

The Banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore who serves as a harbinger of death. She is often described as a woman in white or a shrouded figure, wailing and keening in mourning for the impending passing of a family member. Hearing her mournful cry is considered an omen of death, and her appearance is associated with prominent Irish families. The banshee's role is to forewarn and offer a form of supernatural comfort to the grieving.

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