The Bansee: The Irish Supernatural Death Messenger
Author(s):
Lysaght, Patricia
| Binding: | Softcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Edition: | 2nd Edition |
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| Impression: | 1st Impression |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | The O'Brien Press |
| Publication Year: | 1996 |
| Publication Place: | Dublin, Ireland |
| ISBN: | 9780862784904 |
| SKU: | 037458 |
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| Categories: | Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fairy Tales , Occult, Supernatural, Paranormal, Aliens |
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2nd edition, 1st printing (originally published by Glendale Press in 1986). 434pp, with occasional maps etc. In laminated, illustrated stiff card covers. 8vo. A little gentle edge wear to card covers; faint toning to text block edges. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
The Irish banshee is traditionally held as a supernatural death herald death. Based on folklore and documentary sources, this work examines the characteristics of the banshee and of the belief in her, and her origin and regional variations, with a thorough examination of literary and other sources of evidence, and comparative and cultural impact analysis. Hard to find title.
Keywords:
Banshees
Folklore
Legends
Irish Legends
Supernatural
