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The Banshee is a fairy-woman (either young or old) who appears to those of true Irish blood to warn them of their upcoming death. The Banshee is rarely seen, but what makes her most famous is the shrill scream that we know as the "banshee's cry".
Most believe that you can hear her from some body of water (IE. Lake, spring, river, stream) and there are many stories of what she actually is. Some believe she is a fairy woman while others believe she is a ghost. She also takes up many other forms, such as a hare or a weasel-any animal that the Irish believe to be related to witch craft.
One of the most famous accounts of the Banshee was in 1437, when King James I of Scotland was approached by the Banshee and foretold of his murder at the instigation of the Earl of Atholl.
The sound also never sounds the same to anyone. Some might say it sounds like, "Pleasant singing" (In Kerry), while others claim it sounds like a cross between "the wail of a woman and the moan of an owl" (Rathlin Island).
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What is the name of the whale sounds being played throughout the song cry by siouxsie and the banshees?
Solo Whale
What are Banshees famous for?
Banshees are famous in Irish folklore for their keening wails, which are said to foretell the death of a family member. They are often considered omens of death or messengers from the Otherworld. In popular culture, they are frequently depicted as female spirits with long hair and haunting screams.
Are there such thing as guy banshees or are there only girl banshees?
just girls
What year did Yamaha banshees come out?
When did they start making yamaha banshees
When was Banshees Over Canada created?
Banshees Over Canada was created in 1943.
How do you kill a banshee?
In folklore, banshees are typically spirits and cannot be killed in a physical sense. It is said that if you hear a banshee's cry, it may signal an impending death. Traditional methods to ward off a banshee include blessing a house or wearing iron.
What is the duration of Banshees Over Canada?
The duration of Banshees Over Canada is 1140.0 seconds.
Where are Banshees mostly located?
The fictional creatures known as Banshees are part of Irish folklore.
Can a guy listen to siouxsie and the banshees or are the banshees a girl band?
Anyone can listen to them regardless of gender.
Susie and the banshees hits?
Some Siouxsie and the Banshees hits include 'Peek-a-Boo', 'Israel', 'Spellbound' and 'Dazzle'.
When were the banshees first sighted?
in 2006
Can Yamaha Banshees be street legal in Michigan?
no
