In Ireland, there is this mythical creature called the Banshee (Bean Si in Gaelic, Bean Shith or otherwise spelled, Bean-shith in Scottland), she is an omen of death and a message for the Underworld. Her name means "fairy of sidhe" or "woman of the fairy mounds. (Sidhe can refer to "places of ghostly being" and fairy mounds possible refers to dwelling with the ability to protect the good people from evil.)

Banshees are also believed by some to be spirts of nature or pre-Christian Gaelic deities. In Theosophy and in Celtic Christian religion, they are commonly called "fallen angels". In English, they are described as a "fairy" or "fairy woman".

The Banshee is also said to be tasked with the job of warning warning selected members of ancient Irish families of the time of their death. According to tradition, the banshee was only said to cry for four major families but this list seems to of extended do to marriage.

Apparently in terms of clothing, she either wears a grey, hooded cloak or a grave robe meant for the unshriven dead. (Those who where not allowed to find "absolution".)

Banshee usually come in three of many forms, the first being a young woma n, the second being a rich middle-aged lady or matron, and the third being of a fraglie old woman. Another being, the bean-nighe (washing woman), in this form, she is apparently seen washing the bloodstains out of the fated person clothes.

Rarely seen but heard, her mourning call is often given at night when someone is about to die. In 1437, Scottish King James the I is said to be approached by one such being. They're had be numerous reports of same thing happening to members of the royal court and other high-profile members of Irish society.

The quality of her voice varies to region to region. Some describe it as 'low and pleasant' and others as 'a mix of a wail of a woman and a moan of an owl'. Regardless of what the sound sounds like, the banshee's cry also signals one thing, death.

When several banshee appear at once, it is said that a person great or holy has died. Banshee are commonly decipted as having long, fair hair which they comb with a silver comb. If one is to see such a comb, it is suggested to pick it up or that person might be spirited away.

Banshee are fairly popular and enjoy the same status (in Ireland) as leprechauns. One possible origins of the Banshee are keeners. Womam in Ireland that sing songs of lament at funerals.