Cailleach

The Cailleach is a Celtic deity associated with winter, craft, and sovereignty, often depicted as an ancient hag or wise woman. In Scottish, Irish, and Welsh mythology, she embodies the harshness of winter and serves as a guardian of the land. Depending on tradition, she can be both a creator and destroyer figure, controlling the seasons and landscape. The Cailleach is also linked to natural cycles, and her image appears in stories that explore themes of transformation and survival, highlighting her role as a powerful, complex symbol in Celtic cultural and spiritual heritage.