And more from @medievalgill.bsky.social In 1537 Henry VIII sent a royal commission to Ireland, to enquire from local juries in the parts of the island the English crown claimed most firmly, on how the country was actually governed. medievalgill.substack.com/p/kincogish?...

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I find it very interesting to see how such interpretations emerge from something that is otherworldly & perhaps uncanny, but which is not necessarily evil or antagonistic. I suspect the gender perspective is crucial for understanding these particular interpretations of the banshee.

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One of the perennial motifs of this long-running comic book series is a gang of heathen Celts (from what I understand), & an evil druid named Kandrax: www.sergiobonelli.it/prodotto/kan...

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My pleasure! I always make sure to check first, & especially because my first tip is perhaps somewhat unexpected, namely the first of a two-part story of a Western comic from Italy - Zagor - titled "The Cry of the Banshee": www.sergiobonelli.it/en/product/i....

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This reminds me that I have been meaning to ask you: Are you working on the reception history of Irish folklore & mythology? And if so, are you interested in receiving tips?

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