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Beware the Banshee's Cry

The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death

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Beware the Banshee's Cry

By: Steven J. Rolfes
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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Unveil the mystery of the banshee and other entities that bridge the gap between life and death with this book's extensive Celtic folklore and historic cases. From deities like the Morrigan to death-related beings such as the Doppelgänger, Steven J. Rolfes examines what banshees are and how they have captivated humanity for centuries.

This book presents numerous examples of banshees, such as the omens connected to President Abraham Lincoln's murder and modern encounters with the herald of the grave. You'll learn about the piercing wails at the 1876 hanging of a young Irish murderer, the sign of impending death that came for the German philosopher Goethe, and much more. From ghostly white women in Germany to avian creatures in the jungles of Sri Lanka, this book will thrill you with tales of death messengers from all around the world.

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took a bit of a gamble with this book and so glad I did. it's full of interesting folk lore and haunting tales. well written, well read. couldn't top it. Great listen from start to finish.

very interesting

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