Encounters With The Good People

Leanan Sidhe - Vampiric Muse or Divine Messenger?Leave your teenage vampire love stories at the door, Kitty is here to talk about the real Leanan Sidhe of The Good People. Faerie of traditional Irish Faerie Folklore are old, clever and can be really inspiring. They are all around us and watching, always watching.But what are they thinking? Can they relate to the vanity of our selfie generation or do they despair at our self-loving superficiality? Do we irritate them, should we fear them?In this episode, Kitty wonders if Leanan Sidhe’s interaction with Humans serves a higher purpose. Perhaps it’s about more than art!So, bin all romantic thoughts of bloodsucking, we’re going to take a no nonsense look at how and why Leanan Sidhe have inspired Humans through the ages and ask: Is she just a bloodthirsty vamp with a penchant for Human blood?And does this explain why struggling artists are often pale, sickly and tormented?Does she give inspiration to particular creative Humans out of lust or affection? OR…Is it pos