Three Ravens Bestiary #2: Banshees

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In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the uncanny history and folklore of Banshees.

Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they leaf through historical sources, including the 12th century Triumph of Turlough and The Book of the Dun Cow, before chatting about the links between banshees and Irish national folk traditions, including keening, the banshee's links to the Morrigan, accounts of her tortured wail, and offer advice to avoid getting a cursed comb chucked through your window...

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Three Ravens is a myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.

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