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Tag Archives: Cailleach

The Lament of the Hag of Beara (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 6)

old woman drawing next to the hag of beara rock in ireland

Prepare to contemplate your own impermanence as you uncover the inner life of an old woman preparing for death.

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)February 4, 2025January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, GodsTags:Cailleach, Celtic mythology, Folklore, Irish culture, Irish folklore, Irish heroes, Irish history, Irish mythologyLeave a comment on The Lament of the Hag of Beara (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 6)

Who Is the Celtic Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained

image of scary winter queen

Unveil the divine hag of Celtic mythology. Is she a goddess, demoness, or the Punxsutawney Phil of the ancient Gaels?

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)January 28, 2025January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, GodsTags:Cailleach, Celtic gods, Celtic mythology, Cross-Quarter Days, Imbolc, Irish folklore, Irish gods, Irish heroes, Irish history, Irish mythologyLeave a comment on Who Is the Celtic Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained

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