EPISODE · Jan 31, 2020 · 16 MIN
The Banshee
from Ominous Origins · host Casey Chaplin
This week is the last day before we hit February, and with February comes the illustrious Women In Horror Month! In honour of that kicking off tomorrow, I have a myth for you in the realm of that - the Banshee. One of the most well known and famous of spirits, this wailing harbinger of death laments her song as a warning to those who are about to meet an untimely demise, or those close to you. If you hear a shrieking cry in the middle of the night, I have some bad news for you... Nevertheless, the Banshee has origins in the Celtic regions of the world, namely Ireland and Scotland, with a touch of Wales as well, but we're focusing mainly on the former two. Though the exact origin of the Banshee is unknown, her wails have been heard - and documented - as far back as the 1380's, and her story has evolved greatly since then too. She was once a fairy spirit who would lament at funerals, and days prior, weeping for the lost souls. However, as time went on, she evolved into more of a ghost story than anything, which is a shame. She was never meant to be malevolent, but rather an empathic creature. Her form has changed as much as her story as well, ranging from a beautiful young siren, to a wretched old hag haunting the nights. All in all, this has been a very interesting look into some Irish and Scottish lore. For more information, you'll just have to listen to the cast! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.com Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/HorrorShots YouTube: Horror Shots Twitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplays Website: www.horrorshots.com Instagram: horrorshotsphotography Twitter: @horrorshotsprod Facebook: Horrorshots Patreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshots Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This week is the last day before we hit February, and with February comes the illustrious Women In Horror Month! In honour of that kicking off tomorrow, I have a myth for you in the realm of that - the Banshee. One of the most well known and famous of spirits, this wailing harbinger of death laments her song as a warning to those who are about to meet an untimely demise, or those close to you. If you hear a shrieking cry in the middle of the night, I have some bad news for you... Nevertheless, the Banshee has origins in the Celtic regions of the world, namely Ireland and Scotland, with a touch of Wales as well, but we're focusing mainly on the former two. Though the exact origin of the Banshee is unknown, her wails have been heard - and documented - as far back as the 1380's, and her story has evolved greatly since then too. She was once a fairy spirit who would lament at funerals, and days prior, weeping for the lost souls. However, as time went on, she evolved into more of a ghost story than anything, which is a shame. She was never meant to be malevolent, but rather an empathic creature. Her form has changed as much as her story as well, ranging from a beautiful young siren, to a wretched old hag haunting the nights. All in all, this has been a very interesting look into some Irish and Scottish lore. For more information, you'll just have to listen to the cast! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.com Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/HorrorShots YouTube: Horror Shots Twitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplays Website: www.horrorshots.com Instagram: horrorshotsphotography Twitter: @horrorshotsprod Facebook: Horrorshots Patreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshots Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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