Beware the Banshee's Cry

The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death

Steven J. Rolfes

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Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
08 October 2024

Celtic religion & mythology; Folklore, myths & legends; Monsters & legendary beings

Gaze with Trembling Breath Upon the Dreaded Banshee

Journey to the Emerald Isle and beyond as you explore the history and mystery of banshees. These beings bridge the gap between life and death, myth and reality. From the Morrigan to the Doppelgänger, Steven J. Rolfes examines what messengers of death are and how they have captivated humanity for centuries.

Rolfes presents numerous examples of banshees, such as the ghostly maiden who appeared at Lady Fanshawe's window and the omens leading up to President Lincoln's murder. Experience the phantom washerwomen of Brittany, the Japanese ikiryo, the death hag of Wales, Scotland's Specter of the Bloody Hand, and much more. From ghostly white women in Germany to avian creatures in the jungles of Sri Lanka, this book will thrill you with tales of banshees across the world.

By: Steven J. Rolfes
Imprint: Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm,
ISBN: 9780738778273
ISBN 10: 0738778273
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 08 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Acknowledgments xiii Preface xv Introduction 1 Chapter 1: C Chulainn and Morrigan 7 Chapter 2: From Goddess to Banshee 23 Chapter 3: The Women of the Mound 41 Chapter 4: The Cry of the Banshee 61 Chapter 5: The Sight of the Banshee 101 Chapter 6: The Saga of the Comb 121 Chapter 7: The Banshees in the United States and Canada 133 Chapter 8: The Banshees in Scotland and Wales 149 Chapter 9: Other Death Messengers in Ireland 171 Chapter 10: Other Death Messengers 189 Chapter 11: The Dopplegänger 223 Chapter 12: Omens of Death 237 Conclusion 251 Bibliography 253

Steven J Rolfes is the author of numerous books on Ohio and Cincinnati, including Historic Downtown Cincinnati (with Kent Jones), Cincinnati Theaters, and Supernatural Lore of Ohio. Passionate about history, Rolfes has been published in various magazines and hosts a summer radio program telling ghost stories. He has worked as a teacher, border patrol agent, salesman, jeweler, former ESL teacher for Spanish-speaking immigrants, and detective. He is a volunteer at the Cincinnati History Museum and an employee at the Ohio Regional Transit Authority.