Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Irish Thought for November 6...

Irish Folklore

The Lianhan Shee

The Lianhan Shee is a formidable fairy considered by many to be the embodiment of desire.  She is the femme fetale of the fairies, using her power to gain dominion over mortal men.  It is thought that if a mortal man can refuse her, she will become his slave...but if he succumbs to her magical desire, he is hers for eternity.  The more a man desires the Lianhan Shee, the more elusive the fairy becomes.  Men are compelled to follow the Lianhan Shee to the land of the fairies, even though they must die to reach that realm. 

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