Why Is The Fetch Seen As A Death Omen in Irish Folklore?

17/10/2020 17 min

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The fetch appears in folklore as an apparition seen when another is apparently dead or dying. 

But what is it? Is it always a death omen? And why do people keep seeing them even now? 

Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!

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