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