| Molly Malone | |
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Real Name |
Molly Malone |
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First Appearance |
Molly Malone (unknown, first published in 1876) |
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Created by |
Unknown |
Origin[]
Molly Malone is a legendary young woman from Dublin, Ireland, immortalized in the folk song "Molly Malone" (or alternatively "Cockles and Mussels"). She is portrayed as a beautiful descendant of a line of fishmongers who peddled her wares through the streets on a large wooden wagon, crying "cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!" According to the song, she lived a short life and tragically died young of a fever. However, even after death, her ghost is said to continue roaming the streets of Dublin, still calling out her wares.
Though there's no historical evidence Molly Malone was a real person, she has since become a cultural icon of the city and a beloved figure in Irish folklore, often associated with themes of hard work, beauty, and tragedy.
Public Domain Appearances[]
All published appearances of Molly Malone before January 1, 1931 are public domain.
Some Notable Appearances are listed below:
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- Songs from English and German Universities (1876)
- Students' Songs (1884)