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Banshees & Beyond: How Ireland’s Wailing Messenger Shaped Halloween
From 14th‑century manuscripts to Hollywood jump scares, this episode traces the banshee’s journey—from a keening woman warning of death to a staple of spooky folklore—and how that evolution has influenced modern Halloween traditions. We explore the myth’s origins, its cultural impact across centuries, and what it reveals about our relationship with death, memory, and celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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