Banshee

"The Female Messengers of Death"

Banshee in the modern world often comes with scary figures like a malignant ghost. Depictions that so creepy and spooky it was caused by the Irish or Scottish legend says the Banshee comes from the spirit that haunts a woman was killed, or the woman who died in childbirth. But this description is quite contrary to the history of the role they are actually far from being sadistic.

Banshee said Ireland was allegedly derived from the bean or bean Sidhe's, which has the meaning "woman of the fairy world." While the Scottish Gaelic language, Banshee has a sense that as people of peace, or "those who bring peace." In Irish mythology, Banshee is known as the spirit of the woman who signifies that death is imminent. Therefore, the creature is also known by the nickname of a messenger of death. Some theolopist and adherents of the Celtic Christians even believe that the figure Banshee is the fallen angels and trapped in the earth. Which causes the Banshee has been raised as a frightening figure may be related to its role as the goddess of death. A wide variety of stories that describe how to proclaim the death of Banshee. The simplest example is when a figure appeared in a home Banshee is one of a family member in the house will die. There is also a belief that the Banshee's death foreshadowed by singing a song containing the lyrics of sad death in the family, whether sung by her own or a family member pervasive female sex.

These creatures are believed to have close links with some of Ireland's noble families such as the O'Gradys, O'Neills, O'Briens, O'Connors and Kavanagh. If there are family members who went away to work or fight and die, then the Banshee will notify members of the family with funeral singing around the house. Usually they are singing right at the moment of death, even before news of the death is made and communicated to the authorities. If a Banshee appear simultaneously then it indicates the person who died was a great hero or a saint. Banshee is unique singing will vary depending on the relationship of the Banshee, the deceased or his family. When you have a good relationship so he pitched singing softly to comfort the family of the deceased. But if you do not like the family or the person who died, singing (though still subdued) pitched loud and scary. Even supposedly the Banshee will proclaim the death of the person who does not like passing a horrible scream!

There is also a story that says that if someone died as a result of war or bloodshed, in addition to singing the song then Banshee will appear in the river nearby home of a family member who died while washing the robes or clothes covered in blood. According to legend, when we ran into a Banshee while washing clothes and then greeted by very friendly, we will gain their trust. That way he would tell the names of family members who will die later, or cremate a petition us. But not easy to please the Banshee because they just love smart people, especially those versed in music and poetry.

There are several versions of the story of the apparition banshee, sometimes he reveals himself as an old woman but he can also blossom as a beautiful woman. Usually he appears dressed in white or gray with a long and beautiful hair. In a variety of myths is explained that the Banshee really like their hair is beautiful and diligent combing her hair with a beautiful silver comb. In traditional fairy tales of Ireland explained that if we find combs that look expensive and beautiful tergelatak on the road or in Ireland, we should not touch it when taking it. Because the comb is believed to be stored lying deliberately by them, and those who take it will be bullied or harassed by the Banshee. Although not mentioned that their interference can be fatal but can lead us astray so that they can not find a way to go.

As proof Banshee is not just a figment or imagination of the Irish, so far Irish society has some special places are believed to be the abode of the Banshee. For example, a temple located at Dunluce castle is believed to be the residence attached to the family Banshee O'Donnels. O'Neills family even had a name for them is Maeveen Banshee. When there is a family of O'Neills who died, reported that Maeveen O'Neill will appear at the castle with the form of an elderly woman with a long white dress. Banshee evidence recorded appearance in Dublin on August 6, 1801, when Lord Rossmore as head of the British military forces in Ireland, died. Sir Jonah Barrington, namely his best friend woke up to hear the singing coming from outside the window. Half an hour later he was back listening to the gentle sound Rossmore's name three times, and just when Lord Rossmore's dead!

Sir Jonah Baringgton menyatakn incident as a terrible experience in her life. And to the staff at the residence of Rossmore, this incident is evidence of the Banshee.

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