Beware the Banshees Cry, Steven J. Rolfes
Beware the Banshees Cry, Steven J. Rolfes
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Beware the Banshee's Cry
The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death

Author: Steven J. Rolfes

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 8 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/08/2024


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 27, 2025

A fun dive into the different iterations of the banshee beginning in Ireland and travelling to other countries. The book is peppered throughout with first-hand accounts of individuals' encounters with death's messengers.......more

Goodreads review by Ember on October 30, 2024

The book's history and storytelling were good. However, the number of examples felt excessive. About halfway through, I was ready to put it down.......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on November 07, 2024

A comprehensive compilation of folk lore, especially delightful in the season of spirits!......more