banshees

Meanings

• noun

  Mythological beings in Irish folklore who wail when someone is about to die.

  - "The banshee's wail was a chilling sound that sent shivers down the spine."
  - "Legend has it that the banshee appears before a death in the family."
  - "Have you heard the tale of the banshee who foretold the death of a king?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with banshees
banlees , chantees , dansees

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Variants

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banshee , banshees

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Irish 'bean sidhe', meaning 'woman of the fairy mounds'.

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Trivia

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1. Banshees are often depicted carrying a dead child or a severed head.

2. The wail of a banshee is said to be so loud and piercing that it can be heard from miles away.

3. Some legends claim that banshees can be appeased by offering them food and drink, while others say that they cannot be appeased at all.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fairy: Banshees are often associated with fairies and other supernatural beings in Irish folklore.

2. Death omens: Banshees are one of several death omens found in various cultures throughout history.

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Culture

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Banshees are prominent figures in Irish mythology and folklore, often depicted as beautiful women with long, flowing hair and dressed in white. They are said to foretell death by wailing or screaming, and their appearance is considered an omen of impending tragedy.

How to Memorize "banshees"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful, long-haired woman in white, wailing by the side of a road or in an old castle.
   - Picture the scene of a banshee foretelling a death in a family, and the reactions of those present.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of a banshee with the sound of a wail or scream.
   - Connect the banshee with the idea of impending tragedy and death.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Banshees Bring Bad News' to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Use the acronym B.A.N.S.H.E.E.S. to remember the different meanings of the word: Beautiful, Ancient, Nymphs, Screaming, Haunting, Ethereal, Eerie.

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