Tag: The Cailleach

• The Cailleach: Hag of Winter and Stone

  

  The Cailleach is a significant figure in Celtic mythology, symbolizing winter and natural forces like storms and mountains. She shapes landscapes, rules over winter, and embodies resilience and acceptance. Her lessons remind us of the importance of rest and reflection before renewal, encouraging a connection with nature and its wisdom.

  Elizabeth Gault

  September 28, 2025

  Scottish Folklore & Myths

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• The Cailleach: Scotland’s Ancient Winter Goddess of Power and Change

  

  The Cailleach is Scotland’s ancient winter goddess, embodying both creation and destruction. Depicted as a blue-skinned crone, she shapes the landscape while representing the harshness and nurturing aspects of winter. As spring approaches, her power fades, reflecting the cycle of transformation, chaos, and renewal seen throughout nature.

  Elizabeth Gault

  March 31, 2025

  Scottish Folklore & Myths

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