washerwomen
nature_spirit water Welsh single tradition · 1
Supernatural washerwomen found in Wales and Cornwall who must not be seen by passersby. If discovered, they compel witnesses to help wring out sheets, which can result in death if done incorrectly or the granting of three wishes if done in the opposite direction. They possess the power to wrench arms from sockets and kill instantly, or to bestow wishes depending on how one assists them.
Sources
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Source passages
“In Wales and Cornwall a passerby must avoid being seen by the washerwomen. If they do get seen however, they are required to help wring out the sheets. If they twist the sheets in the same direction as the washerwomen, the individual's arms will be wrenched”
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