Category Celtic Mythical Creatures

Step into a world of faeries, kelpies, and banshees. Explore Celtic mythical creatures woven into ancient lore and timeless legends.

Banshee – The Irish Spirit of Death

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The Wailing Woman The Banshee haunts Irish folklore as a harbinger of death – a supernatural woman whose mournful cry announces that someone in the household will soon die. Her keening wail echoes through the night, striking terror into those who hear it while serving a strangely protective purpose. Origins and Etymology The name Banshee […]

Kelpie – The Scottish Water Horse

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The Shape-Shifting Terror of Scottish Lochs The Kelpie ranks among Scotlands most feared supernatural creatures – a malevolent water spirit that haunts rivers and lochs, luring the unwary to watery graves. This shape-shifting entity typically appears as a beautiful horse, tempting travelers to mount its back before dragging them beneath the waves. Origins and Folklore […]

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