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The Banshee, originating from Irish Celtic mythology, is a magical female character thought to be a sorceress or messenger from the Otherworld. Known by many names and across many cultures, the Banshee has a strong correlation with death and is often considered a portent.
Dagda was the chief deity of the ancient Celtic pantheon in Irish mythology. He shared many characteristics with Indo-European chief gods such as Zeus, Odin, Wodin and others.