Harbinger of death or disaster
An appearance that precedes a death or catastrophe rather than causing it. The Banshee's keening, Mothman before the bridge, Black Shuck's omen.
Field Report
The Hat Man in Room 214 — a nurse's account
I've been a night-shift nurse for eleven years, and hospice care has a folklore of its own. Every nurse who's worked end-of-life will tell you about the…
Hospice facility, Pennsylvania (name withheld)1 noteDec 4, 2025
Field Report
The keening over our roof, and the phone call an hour later — County Clare
My family are O'Briens from north Clare, and I grew up half-embarrassed by my father's absolute, matter-of-fact position that the bean sídhe follows our…
Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland1 noteJan 10, 2025