The Cailleach

The Cailleach is a figure from Celtic mythology often depicted as a wise, powerful hag or crone associated with winter,Creation, and landscape transformation. She embodies the changing seasons, particularly representing winter’s strength and endurance. In some stories, she shapes the terrain, such as mountains and rivers, through her actions. The Cailleach can be seen as a guardian of nature’s cycles, balancing the forces of life and death. Her role varies across regions, sometimes revered as a goddess or as a symbol of seasonal change, reflecting deep cultural connections to the environment and natural processes.