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Banshee question removed by asker?

To the person who removed the Banshee question, I have information for you--nothing scary--just historically informative info that might help.

Update:

I know that the Gaelic/Irish spelling is Bean Sidhe--but how many people would know what I was talking about? Banshee is the anglo spelling. As far as the information I have for the original asker--I don't mean to sound so mysterious--it's just that he asked a question, and I answered it--but when I went to post the answer, I got the message that the Asker had removed the question. Not sure why as the question was appropriate. Just thought I could connect with him this way.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I hope the Asker gets back to you. I'm sure the question was interesting if it got your attention. Even if the Asker doesn't get back to you, would you consider sharing your information? I am very interested.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The Banshee - Gaelic form: ben sid.

    In Irish folklore, the Banshee is seen as both faerie and ghost. As a faerie, she is used in stories to warn children of the dangers of being out alone. They would be told, "the wind through the trees in the winter forest is the banshee." Essentially, she is the one blamed for the things that howl and go bump in the night. She is also what is called a sidh faerie, meaning she derives herself from the faerie mound, closely relating her to the playful puca and other notable entities of the mound.

    In ghost lore, she is the apparition attached to ancient Irish families who forewarns the death of a family member. However, the Banshees revolted against the people and united. This unification resulted in their wailing before any of the Irish people died. She wails at their birth place and within the hour, they are no more.

    In mythology, she is closely related to Macha, the horse goddess. She eventually became associated with justice and revenge. The Banshee can also be related to Aine, the goddess of the sea, and equivalent to the Greek goddess Diana. The banshee, in essence, is a fallen goddess.

  • 1 decade ago

    second poster is right it's Bean Sidhe (woman of the faery). not sure what historical information you could really have as any historical information on people or things in irish mythology are still guess but based upon evidences.

  • 1 decade ago

    Bean Sidhe

    not Banshee

    Meaning woman of faeries.

  • 1 decade ago

    "Banshee" is not incorrect, just the English version of the word.

    Irish is "bean sí" and Scottish is bean shìth (also spelled bean-shìdh).

    In all cultures she is seen as the "Messenger of Death".

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Continue the question on bashee please I want to know.

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