The Banshee (バンシー, Banshī?) is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy XI. It is typically an undead enemy.
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Appearances
Final Fantasy XI
The Banshee appears as a common member of the ghost family. It can be encountered in Gusgen Mines, Middle Delkfutt's Tower, and Qufim Island.
Final Fantasy XII
The Banshee appears as an enemy encountered in the Nabreus Deadlands. It rarely drops the Black Mask.
Final Fantasy XIV
The Banshee appears an enemy that encountered in 
The Sirensong Sea. They are a type of ghostly ashkin vaguely resembling jellyfish that primarily appear near the ocean. They are the basis of their enemy family, which are also commonly known as Shiranui in the Far East or Hydrozoan on the First.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The Banshee appears as a variant of the Sprite.
Crystal Defenders
Etymology
[view · edit · purge]The word "banshee" is derived from the Irish bean sídhe, meaning "woman of the fairy mound." In Irish mythology, a banshee is the spirit of a woman, usually seen as an omen of death or a messenger from the Otherworld. According to legend, a banshee will wail around a house if someone inside is about to die.