The cailleach. Powerful nature spirit. Old lady of Scotlands hills and Lochs. Protector of deer. Creatix and womb on the Geals.
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The Cailleach – A Tale of Balance Between Darkness and Light (part one)
As we move into the winter months I can’t think of a more appropriate force and mythological figure to write about. The Callieach is someone very close to me, and a reason why this website is called as it is. Recently I have noticed with interest posts written about her, some accurate some not so much, so I thought I would offer my humble opinion on this fascinating figure.
