They do this usually by shrieking, or “keening”. Crofton Croker explains to his readers: “Keening is the Irish term for a ...

Amid a hushed studio audience, Byrne announced his next guest was going to talk about the banshee, a particular type of phantom known in traditional Irish belief. Alone in the house and terrified ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Due to the Irish diaspora and humanity’s love of drink, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide with green-themed decorations and pints of Guinness. Since most ...

The Banshee is the story of a woman whose appearance ... These supernatural abilities make her a myth rather than a legend. She pops up across Irish, Scottish and Welsh stories.

For those unfamiliar, the banshee is a terrifying figure from Irish folklore believed to be ... being translated by different scholars, the Female Fairy, the Woman of Peace, the Lady of Death ...

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Randee Dawn shares how a book of folk tales by W.B. Yeats was a "lightbulb moment" for ...