Leanan Sidhe

Leanan Sidhe (リャナンシー, Ryanan-shii) is a recurring demon in the series.

History
In Celtic folklore, the Irish leanan sídhe is a beautiful woman of the Aos Sí (or fairy folk) who takes a human lover. Lovers of the leanan sídhe are said to live brief, though highly inspired, lives.

The leanan sídhe is generally depicted as a beautiful muse, who offers inspiration to an artist in exchange for fame and glory; however, this exchange frequently results in madness for the artist, and often premature death.

They seek the love of mortals. If they refuse, she must be their slave; if they consent, they are hers, and can only escape by finding another to take their place. The fairy lives on their life, leaving the object of a Leanan Sidhe's affection to waste away.

The name comes from the Gaelic word "leannan", a sweetheart, concubine, or favourite. Also, Sídhe, "of the fairy mounds".

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Femme Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei IV: Femme Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Kijo Clan
 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Femme Race
 * Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Skill Order
 * Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Skill Order
 * Persona 3: Empress Arcana
 * Persona 3 FES: Empress Arcana
 * Persona 4: Lovers Arcana
 * Persona 4 The Animation
 * Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Kijo Clan
 * Devil Survivor 2: Femme Race

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Leanan Sidhe is one of Urabe's allied demons.

Persona 3
Available once the protagonist reaches Level 33. It is of the Empress Arcana.

Persona 4
Available once the protagonist reaches Level 42. As with all Personas of the Lovers Arcana, it can only be acquired through Fusion.

Persona 4 the Animation
Leanan Sidhe was used by Yu in Episode 12. She was used to cast a spell through Shadow Mitsuo's Ear by a whisper to bewilder and enrage Shadow Mitsuo. She is also the Persona that represents the bond between Yu and Rise.