I like the bit where the cat gets bored, opens the door and leaves. :p (Seriously tho, good channel)

Loved this one. Thanks for what you do

Yeats rhymes with gates!.....this is really painful

I love this series, but please - the name is pronounced "yates", not "yeets!"

Just found the channel!! 🍄🧚🏼‍♀️

Yeats' Leanan Sidhe seems to be of a piece with his other "sweethearts". Maud Gonne specifically seems to be filling the role of a vampiric Muse for Yeats. An actress, educated in Paris, a fervent Irish Nationalist, she embodied several aspects of Yeats' own Unconscious.

I was thinking about the leanan sidhe the other day while watching Star Trek DS9.
Jake met a mysterious alien woman who was feeding on him while inspiring his writing.
The episode was even called "The Muse" so I think someone is a Yeat's fan.
EDIT Colm Meaney perhaps? : )

YES!! I instinctually pronounced her correctly! I'm from Tennessee! Much love, y'all ❤

Deep Space Nine's episode "The Muse" was likely inspired by this folklore.

There really is, if you think about it, no conflict, no dissidence between the leannán sídhe of Lady Wilde, Senator Yeates, Rev. Kirk, or Rev. Campbell.

The leannán sídhe of Lady Wilde’s family was a spirit of inspiration, the one attached to Rev. Kirk was a familiar demon temptress, the one attached to Rev. Campbell was a kind helper who assisted him in gathering stories of where she lived, and Yeates’ leannán sídhe was compelled to devour him while she inspired him, tortured by the deaths of her former lovers during the 19th century and the death of the old world that modernism was devouring itself.

They are different because they were different beings, drawn by different needs to different human souls.

To me they are inspiration. Being alone sparks ideas and certainly help me come up with puppets and stories. So I suppose I have a fae sweetheart.

Oh man, Dresden Files vibes.
Thank you for this video

I don't think Nolan's movie could be considered a version of the Odyssey, but rather an interpretation. Not something to be taken as the tradition of the story for future reference.

My Answer: " References to ancient Thracian folklore:

2. The early "Thracian-Boeotian" tradition associated with the Muses
Before the classical canon established the nine Muses (daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne), an older tradition existed, linked to the Thracian tribes inhabiting the regions of Pieria and Boeotia.

• In this ancient Thracian-Boeotian tradition, there were originally only three Muses:

1. Melete (practice, learning, contemplation)
2. Mneme (memory)
3. Aoide (song, voice)

In modern times:

In Bulgarian folklore, samodivi (or samovili*) are known for enchanting people with their songs and dances; they often abduct shepherds and talented musicians—especially players of the *kaval (shepherd's flute) and gaida (bagpipe)—to play for them during their nocturnal horo dances.
According to legend, if a musician fails to satisfy them or attempts to escape, they may punish him with illness or madness; however, they sometimes bestow exceptional talent upon those who have won their favor.
Bulgarian folk songs often recount how these forest nymphs attempt to lure and disorient young men—primarily shepherds. The kaval was a favorite instrument among shepherds; players of this instrument would be taken deep into the forest to play while the nymphs danced. This suggests a deeper connection, with roots potentially dating back to the era of the Roman legions.

The words tibia and kaval carry a dual meaning, as they appear in both anatomy and music history. Their connection runs deep, illustrating how people in ancient times utilized natural materials to create art.
1. Anatomical connection: Bones and flutes
In anatomy, tibia is the Latin name for the shinbone (Turkish: *kaval kemiği*)—the second-largest bone in the human body, located in the lower leg.
• Why are they linked? The bone's name derives directly from ancient wind instruments. Because the shinbones of animals (especially sheep and goats) are long, straight, and hollow, ancient shepherds and musicians would clean them, drill holes in them, and transform them into tubular instruments. In Latin, the word tibia signified both the bone itself and a "pipe" or "flute."
2. Musical comparison: Tibia vs. Kaval
Although both are ancient wind instruments, they differ fundamentally in their construction and playing technique:

In the legions of Ancient Rome, there were no "flautists" in the modern sense of the word; however, musicians played an essential role in military organization and religious rituals. Key Instruments and Musicians in the Army

• Tibia: The Roman equivalent of the Greek *aulos*. Often mistranslated as "flute," this instrument was actually a double- or single-reed wind instrument (closer to the oboe or bagpipe).

• Tibicen: A professional male musician who played the tibia during religious sacrifices to drown out bad omens or noises during prayer. • Tibia: An ancient Roman wind instrument equivalent to the Greek *aulos*. It consists of an open tube or a reed instrument—traditionally made of reed, bamboo, boxwood, horn, metal, or even shinbones—and can feature a single reed, a double reed, or a duct-flute (recorder-style) construction.

• Kaval: A traditional chromatic shepherd's flute played by blowing into one end; the instrument is widely found in Bulgaria, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Middle East. Unlike the tibia*, the *kaval has no reed; the sound is produced by directing the air stream at a sharp angle (approximately 30–45 degrees) against the sharpened open edge of the tube. "

BUT....Let`s get back onto the paralelysms:

The Leanán Sídhe and the Samodiva are two captivating mythical beings from the folklore of different cultures (Irish and Slavic, respectively). Although they originate from vastly different geographical regions, they share striking similarities, as both embody beautiful yet dangerous supernatural women who bewitch men.

Leanán Sídhe – Irish/Celtic folklore – A fae seeking human lovers – Inspiration, art, and tragic love – Drains life force (psychic vampirism) – Vulnerable to iron; spurned by the artist

Samodiva – Bulgarian folklore – Forest or water nymph, nature spirit – Nature, dance, springs, and moonlight – Causes madness, death from exhaustion, or abduction – Vulnerable to the theft of her veil (or shirt) or her power

Key Difference
While the Leanán Sídhe operates on a psychological level as a personal, obsessive muse that destroys the mind and soul of a specific individual, the Samodiva is a collective being of the wild—a guardian of her territory—whose danger is primarily physical and linked to the violation of her rules.

So the main difference is one is a bit more personal, the other is more of a archetype.


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