Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sithe
noun
/ʃiː/
Definition
A term used in literature and folklore, often referring to a fairy or supernatural being.
Examples
- In the old tales, the sithe would dance under the moonlight, captivating anyone who stumbled upon them.
- Many believed that disturbing the sithe’s dwelling would bring misfortune.
Meaning
In the context of Irish mythology, ‘sithe’ refers to the sidhe, a group of beings who inhabit the hills and mounds of the landscape.
Synonyms
- Fairy
- Spirit
- Elf
