Lore and Myth

Artwork © Wyn Abbot. All rights belong to the artist. Introduction: Divine Figures in the Turning of the Year The figures of the Cailleach and Brigid occupy a central place in Gaelic seasonal lore, representing the shifting forces of winter and spring in the landscapes of Ireland and Scotland. Although they emerge from different strands … Continue reading The Cailleach and Brigid: Seasonal Powers in Gaelic Tradition →

Modern culture often depicts fairies as tiny, winged, and harmless, glittering sprites of *Peter Pan* or Victorian art. But the beings once known as the Fae, the Good People, or the Aos Sí, were nothing like the gentle creatures of storybooks. In their original form, they were ancient, powerful, and unpredictable spirits of the Otherworld … Continue reading The Fae: Beyond Disney and Victorian Fantasy →