Banshee???

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@sherryeb (580)
Duncan, Arizona
October 31, 2015 7:12am CST
With Halloween upon us, there are a lot of stories and articles on the web about, witches, ghouls, zombies and more. I just read a very informative article about "Banshee", and how it evolved from a faerie in the 1800's that foretold death and sat with families during the grieving process into a modern day ugly wretched ghoul that kidnaps children and murders people. The banshee is a ghostly spirit, that has origins in Europe, specifically the areas of Ireland, Scotland and England. I find it rather contrary that when it hit the Americas it was evil in nature and in Europe it was considered a helping spirit or ghost that only appeared at the foretelling of death and stayed until the grieving process of the family members was over. Happy Halloween!
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Boingboing
@boiboing (13147)
• Northampton, England
31 Oct 15
My first childhood cat was called Banshee; he was black and howled all the way home when we picked him up.
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Sherrye Barrow
@sherryeb (580)
• Duncan, Arizona
31 Oct 15
I like that for a name for a cat, as they are so quiet sometimes and can sneak up on you and then when they blitz and howl ,so comical
Sherrye Barrow
@sherryeb (580)
• Duncan, Arizona
31 Oct 15
that is a very creative name also...how cute.@boiboing
Boingboing
@boiboing (13147)
• Northampton, England
31 Oct 15
@sherryeb He was a very lovely little black cat. My current little black cat is called Bagheera after the black panther in the Jungle Book.
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rahul pillai
@rahulvsmokiee (3110)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
31 Oct 15
I am glad that i get to know the name of halloween ghost finally. I am glad that i can finally answer to my dears question.
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Sherrye Barrow
@sherryeb (580)
• Duncan, Arizona
31 Oct 15
Yes, the ghosts of Halloween. can be Banshees like Casper The Friendly Ghosts, group.
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