Dearg Due

 


One of the more popular scary Irish folklore stories tells the tale of the Dearg Due

The Dearg Due is a legendary vampire who is said to haunt the countryside of Ireland. According to folklore, she was a woman who was wronged by a wealthy man and died of a broken heart. She was buried in a grave on the hillside and her spirit is said to come back to life every seven years to feed on the blood of the living.

The Dearg Due is known for her beauty and charm, which she uses to lure her victims into her trap. She is said to appear as a beautiful woman dressed in red, hence the name "Dearg Due," which means "Red Blood Sucker" in Irish Gaelic.

People who believe in the legend of the Dearg Due often take precautions to protect themselves from her. One way to do this is to lay a stone on her grave to prevent her from rising from the dead. Another way is to carry a piece of iron, which is believed to repel vampires.

While the existence of the Dearg Due is purely fictional, the legend has been passed down through generations of Irish storytellers and has become a popular part of Irish folklore.

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