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The banshee, the female supernatural deathmessenger, is the legendary herald of death in Ireland. Through analysis of folklore sources, a comprehensive picture of the banshee emerges, and the functions of the belief in this remarkable creature of the folk imagination are examined. Many issues associated with attitudes toward life and death are expressed through the banshee tradition, and changes in such attitudes down through the ages are also revealed in changing beliefs about the banshee's presence and activity. This book unravels that network of beliefs, drawing on a large body of oral and written sources, including literary accounts from the Old Irish period to the present, as well as folklore accounts collected over the past sixty years. Recent fieldwork brings the study uptodate, showing that in many instances belief in the banshee is alive today.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Banshee: The Irish Death Messenger'? A: The book explores the folklore surrounding the banshee, a female supernatural death-messenger in Irish culture, analyzing its historical significance and the evolving beliefs about this mythological figure.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Banshee: The Irish Death Messenger' is Patricia Lysaght.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 433 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: In what category is this book classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Folklore & Mythology.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The listing indicates that it is a used book in good condition.
- Q: What year was 'The Banshee: The Irish Death Messenger' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What are some themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes related to beliefs about life and death, as well as changes in societal attitudes reflected in the banshee tradition.
- Q: Does the book include recent research or fieldwork? A: Yes, the book includes recent fieldwork that updates the study of the banshee and its belief in contemporary times.