certain commentators. peallaidh fideal beithir, in modern oral tradition） ùruisg, or at least many of them shellycoat nuckelavee Similar beings Similarity or equivalence to the bean nighe or Northern Ireland's uisges have been noted. In popular culture In ''Iron Kissed'' by Patricia Briggs, Mercy encounters The Fideal which is a fuath from Scottish folklore. In the book, it is an evil fresh water creature which is extremely large and covered in seaweed-like plants. It feasts of human flesh. “It used to live in a bog and eat straying children.“ This phrase is said by Samuel to Mercy afterwards. Explanatory notes References Citations Bibliography (U.S. edition) , Vol. 1, [https://books.google.com/books?id=5i6B2V-6dZcC Vol. 2) ; text @ Internet Archive External links Description of the Brollachan Aos Sí Fairies Fantasy creatures Irish folklore Irish legendary creatures Scottish mythology Scottish legendary creatures Tuatha Dé Danann Water spirits Banshees