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Baobhan Sith
Scottish vampire fairies disguised as beautiful women in green dresses. They dance with travelers, then drain their blood through talons hidden in their sleeves. Only iron can save you.
Ancient - Present
Scotland
150+ witnesses
The Baobhan Sith (pronounced “baa-van shee”) are dangerous female vampiric spirits from Scottish Highland folklore.
The Legend
According to documented folklore:
The Baobhan Sith:
- Are vampire fairies
- Appear as beautiful women
- Wear green dresses
- Drain blood through talons
- Fear iron
Appearance
They appear as:
- Stunningly beautiful women
- Always in green dresses
- The dresses hide deer hooves
- Long fingernails like talons
- Pale, ethereal beauty
The Classic Tale
The famous story:
- Four hunters shelter overnight
- They wish for female company
- Four beautiful women appear
- They dance with the men
- Three hunters are drained of blood
The Survivor
One man survived:
- He had iron horseshoes
- The horses protected him
- He hid among them until dawn
- Iron repels the Baobhan Sith
- His friends were found bloodless
Hunting Methods
How they kill:
- Appear to lonely travelers
- Offer to dance
- During the dance, they strike
- Sharp talons pierce the flesh
- They drain all blood
Protection
Defenses include:
- Iron objects
- Horses with iron shoes
- Never wish for company at night
- Stay in groups
- Avoid dancing with strangers