W is for the White Lady
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The White Lady is a ghostly figure found in folklore and fantasy around the world, often portrayed as a beautiful, pale-faced woman dressed in flowing white garments. She is typically associated with themes of love, loss, betrayal, and tragedy.
Legends of the White Lady can be found in many cultures, each telling similar stories of a female spirit who roams castles, forests, or the roadside in search of peace. We have our own White Ladies in Malta 
Despite cultural differences, tales about a White Lady share common threads, for example:
in Europe: In European folklore, White Lady spirits often haunt old manors, castles, or bridges. They are said to be the ghosts of women who died tragically—sometimes murdered by a lover or are victims of betrayal. In many stories, they appear as omens of death or misfortune.in Latin America – The tale of La Llorona (“The Weeping Woman”) is one of the most famous White Lady legends. In this version, a woman’s overwhelming grief over the loss of her children leads her spirit to wander riversides, eternally weeping and searching for them.in Asia – Similar figures appear in Asian folklore, such as the Japanese Yūrei—spirits of women who suffered great sorrow or betrayal and cannot rest in peace.In modern fantasy, the White Lady often appears as:
A mournful ghost – Bound to the place of her death, endlessly reliving her sorrow or seeking revenge.A harbinger of doom – Some tales depict the White Lady as a warning spirit, appearing before great misfortune or death.A guardian or guide – Less commonly, the White Lady serves as a helpful spirit, guiding the living or protecting certain places.The White Lady appears in numerous novels. Her ethereal beauty and tragic backstory make her an interesting figure, balancing between horror and heartbreak. She often symbolises deep emotional themes such as grief and loss, and the inability to escape the past.
Whether feared as an omen or pitied as a tragic soul, the White Lady embodies powerful emotions such as grief, loss, and the desire for closure. As long as stories of love and betrayal endure, the spectral figure of the White Lady will probably continue to wander through the pages of myth and fantasy.
References and further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Lady; https://www.hauntedtraverse.com/what-is-a-white-lady-spirit-or-ghost
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