Banshee: meaning, definitions and examples
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banshee
[ หbรฆnสi ]
mythical being
A banshee is a female spirit in Gaelic folklore, known for wailing or shrieking as a sign that a death is imminent in a family. This legend suggests that the banshee appears to herald the passing of a loved one, often described with long hair and a flowing white gown, embodying the sorrow and grief associated with death.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The family heard a banshee's wail that night.
- In Irish folklore, meeting a banshee foretells tragedy.
- She described the banshee as a ghostly woman with a mournful cry.
Translations
Translations of the word "banshee" in other languages:
๐ต๐น banshee
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคเคถเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Banshee
๐ฎ๐ฉ banshee
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ banshee
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใทใผ
๐ซ๐ท banshee
๐ช๐ธ banshee
๐น๐ท banshee
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงูุดู
๐จ๐ฟ banshee
๐ธ๐ฐ banshee
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณๅฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ banshee
๐ฎ๐ธ banshee
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ banshee
๐ฒ๐ฝ banshee
Etymology
The term 'banshee' derives from the Irish 'bean sรญdhe', with 'bean' meaning 'woman' and 'sรญde' referring to the fairy mounds of Irish mythology. In Irish folklore, the banshee is often depicted as a harbinger of death, and her lament is said to be heard by families before a member passes away. The banshee's image has evolved over the centuries, mixing elements of Celtic mythology with popular culture, leading to various portrayals in literature and film. The concept has resonated globally, influencing the depiction of female spirits in various cultures, and solidifying the banshee's place in the collective consciousness as a symbol of mourning and loss.