Horror
This wailing spirit is said to foretell death with her haunting cries.
What is a banshee?
What is the Bean-Nighe?
This ghostly washerwoman cleans bloody clothes as an omen of impending death.
A shapeshifting creature that can turn into animals and startle people.
This monstrous serpent-like creature was worshipped by ancient cults before being defeated by St. Patrick.
What is Crom Crauch?
This fairy seducer appears as a handsome young man who enchants women.
What is the Gancanagh?
Males cloaked in the spirits of wolves.
What are the man-wolves of Ossory?
Who is Balor?
This terrifying giant with a single eye is one of the Fomorians’ most infamous warriors.
Known for guarding hidden treasure, this tiny shoemaker is one of Ireland’s most famous fae.
What is a Leprechaun?
This water-dwelling creature resembles a monstrous otter and is known for dragging victims underwater.
What is the Dobhar-Chú?
These ancient supernatural beings live in mounds and are considered Ireland’s “good people.”
What are the Aos Sí?
What are bananach? (aka Irish Demons)
What is the Dullahan?
This headless horseman rides a black steed and carries his own severed head.
This magical cow provided endless milk until mistreated by humans.
What is the Glas Gaibhnenn?
This shape-shifting water horse lures riders onto its back before plunging into deep waters.
What is the Each-Uisce?
This seductive fairy-muse inspires artists but drains their life force over time.
What is the Leanan Sidhe?
A bloodthirsty male creature.
What is the abhartach? (aka Irish vampire)
What is the Ellén Trechend?
This monstrous three-headed beast terrorized Ireland and was slain by the hero Amergin.
This mischievous cousin of the leprechaun loves drinking and causes chaos in homes and pubs.
What is a Clurichaun?
This fairy woman lures sailors to their doom with her beauty and enchanting voice.
Who is the Merrow?
A creature who lures men and drinks from their veins.
What is a Dearg Due?
This spectral host of the dead flies through the night sky seeking souls.
What are the Slaugh?
What is the Cat Sí?
This monstrous cat-like creature is said to steal souls before they reach heaven.
This giant hound belonged to the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill and was known for its loyalty.
Who is Bran?
This sea deity and father of Manannán mac Lir is associated with the afterlife and the Otherworld.
Who is Lir?
This fairy queen from Cork is known for her beauty and her magical birds.
Who is Clíodhna?