Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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While some omens of death are very subtle and minute, folklore of Ireland and Scotland tells of a herald of death that moans, vocalizes and even screams out in the middle of the night! Banshees, or Bean Si, resemble human women, beautiful or ugly, that emits a haunting lament when someone is about to die. It may be a soft almost melodic moan, indicating a peaceful passing, or a loud deafening cry for a violent or painful passing. Though a chilling specter, it is important to remember that banshees are not evil spirits!

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MUSIC:
"Harbinger of Death" by Adrian von Ziegler
"Moonfolk" by Adrian von Ziegler

CLIPS:
Stock footage of full moon scene

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REFERENCES:
historicmysteries.com/myths-legends/banshee/4130
theirishplace.com/heritage/irish-myths-and-legends/the-irish-banshee-ireland-folklore
thedruidscauldron.net/2022/10/26/the-bean-si-banshee
https://irishpagan.school/banshee/
folklorescotland.com/the-banshee
newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/banshee
irishpost.com/life-style/exploring-irish-mythology-banshee-170287
mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Banshee
gods-and-monsters.com/banshee-mythology.html

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