In Irish mythology, this old lady is the reason Ireland experiences winter. The Cailleach, a.k.a. the Hag of Beara, is the original ice queen.
The Lament of the Hag of Beara (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 6)
Prepare to contemplate your own impermanence as you uncover the inner life of an old woman preparing for death.
Who Is the Celtic Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained
Unveil the divine hag of Celtic mythology. Is she a goddess, demoness, or the Punxsutawney Phil of the ancient Gaels?