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Beansidhe - Banshee

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The Beansidhe or Banshee is one of my favourite faeries. A female spirit from Irish mythology, she is seen as the omen of death and messenger from the other side. This faery begins to wail if someone is going to die. It was thought at first that they foretold the death of the privileged but their have been exceptions. The banshee, usually appears are an ugly, old hag but has also been seen as a beautiful woman of any age. It is said that King John I(King of Scotland) was approached by a banshee that foretold his death. In some legends the banshee is said to actually be the Irish battle goddess the Morrigan I know she seems like a dismal spirit, but she uses her power of premonition, to help humans (who are regarded as beneath the fey) which is why she is a favourite of mine. Nivi Acknowledgments to Wikipedia and advancedphotoshop.co.uk for image

Faery of the Week: The Kelpie

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A paranormal horse from Celtic legend. Usually black in colour , however some tales speak of a white horse. It is known by its wet mane. It appears to be a lost pony usually roaming near water. Kelpies can transform in to beautiful woman or men drawing their victims to their pools and ultimately their death. The only way to know the difference between them and real horses is to feel their skin which is as smooth as a seals...... Nivi Acknowledgements to Wikipedia and elfwood.com for image.