Leanashe
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The leanashe (pronounced 'lana-SHEE') is an ancient Irish mythical monster, a female possession spirit or vampire. Variations of the word include Dearg-Du, Leansídhe or Sídhe
On the ‘Isle of Man' she is a blood-sucking vampire and in Ireland the muse of poets. It is said that those inspired by her live brilliant, though short, lives.