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===Name Origin===
===Name Origin===
Misdreavus's name is a mispelling of "mischeivous".  It's possible that "reave", which means to break or tear apart or to steal was possibly intended to be part of the name.
Misdreavus's name is a misspelling of "mischievous".  It's possible that "reave", which means to break or tear apart or to steal, was possibly intended to be part of the name.


It is likely that it was based on the banshee, a female spirit from Gaelic folklore who was known for its unearthly wailing and screaming.
It is likely that it was based on the banshee, a female spirit from Gaelic folklore who was known for its unearthly wailing and screaming.
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