baobhan-sìth
nature_spirit forest Scottish single tradition · 1
The baobhan-sìth are female spirits that appear in numerous stories, often attacking hunters in the wilderness at night. They are sometimes depicted with deer hooves instead of feet. One recurring motif is that the baobhan-sìth appear almost immediately after hunters express their desire for female companionship.
When
- Attested period
- 1800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Folklore collections from the 19th century onwards.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Night and Silence, the twelfth installment of Seanan McGuire's October Daye series, the protagonist is attacked and repeatedly bitten by a starving baobh-shìth. In this portrayal, a baobhan-sìth is able to mimic both the appearance and supernatural abilities of anyone whose blood she has recently consumed.”
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