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Banshee
The banshee in Irish mythology is derived from the Gaelic bean-sidhe, meaning "spirit woman". They are remenants of the Tuatha de Danaan .
Traditionally some Irish families had a banshee associated with them, and the banshee might make an appearance before a death in the family. The banshee is particularly well known for a mournful cry or wail by which this death is heralded. She is invariably dressed in white, with
long fair hair which she brushes with a silver comb.
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