MERROWS are legendary in Irish folklore.
They're merfolk.
In tales, it is said they are very well adapted to
life under the surface of the sea. Thin webbing
can be found
between their fingers. Merrows, the word, is derived
from the Irish language:
muir, meaning of the sea, and oigh, Irish for maiden. So,
one would assume merrows are of the female gender.
Being that the the opposite gender is mermen!
Some epic tales tell of the merrows being kindly toward
humans. While other regions of Ireland tell us that they
are of death and doom.
Question is: Do they exist?
An Irish poet, Yeats, has a line in a writing...
"Near Bantry, ...there is said to have been a woman
covered in scales like a fish......"
for more reading Merrows
The LEPRECHAUN is either
derived from bhrogan, meaning shoemaker, or
luacharma'n, Irish for pygmy. A favorite and most
well-known Irish myth. Usually they are described or
drawn as small, aged men. A reputation of liking the drink,
it's written they never allow themselves to become so
inebriated from excessive brew that they error in their
shoemaking abilities.
They're also known for hording treasure, never to be found
by others. There is also legend of the little men carrying
small pouches of coins, magically returning for safe
keeping if the leprechaun is caught by humans, having
to pay for being
once again set free. They're also known to disappear in a
blink of an eye.
More on Leprechauns here.
Ever hear the expression, wailing like a BANSHEE?
'Tis of Irish origin! The legend of this mystic remains
more constant. Two desciptions in most writings always
hold true. In Celtic cultures, she is the "angel of death",
appearing as written, either a beautiful lady in white...
or an old woman. For sure is her wailing mournful cry!
It is said if one hears her, it's certain one close to you
will soon perish. Badb: Gaelic meaning deadly female
terrifying creature.
More on Banshee Folklore
Here's a site that'll make you believe in GHOSTS!
A testimonial of a ghost in a Belfast, Ireland Linen Mill
 
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