Female spirits who warn of impending death Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Female spirits who warn of impending death," corresponds to the answer "BANSHEES" for the following reasons:

• Female Spirits: Banshees are typically depicted as female spirits in Irish folklore. They are known for their chilling cries that are said to forewarn of death in the family.
• Warning of Impending Death: In legend, banshees are believed to keen or wail as a sign that someone is about to die. Their eerie presence and haunting cries serve as an omen of imminent death within the household.

Therefore, the association between the clue describing female spirits foretelling death and the answer "BANSHEES" aligns with the traditional mythological role of banshees in Celtic lore.

 The Crossword clue "Female spirits who warn of impending death" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	14 May 2018	BANSHEES