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The leanashe (pronounced /ˈlænəʃiː/) is an ancient Irish mythical monster, a possession spirit or vampire. Variations of the word include Dearg-Du, Dearg-Dul and Leansídhe. In Ireland many druids speak of Dearg-Duls which has to be killed by building a cairn of stones upon the grave. The Dearg-Duls can't shape change. Very little is known about the Dearg-Dul. According to Montague Summers, this Irish vampire can be held at bay by piling large amount of stones on its grave - but no Irish mythologist can find any reference to it.
On the 'Isle of Man' it is a blood-sucking vampire and in Ireland the muse of poets. It is said that those inspired by it live brilliant, though short, lives.Template:''Faeries'' by Brian Froud and Alan Lee
In Other Media In The Dresden Files, Leanashe (spelt Leanansidhe) is a villain, and the Fairy Godmother of Harry Dresden, the books' Protagonist.
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