Tag: seasonal folklore

“Painting by Wyn Abbot showing a seasonal landscape divided between winter and spring: the Cailleach on a snowy hillside, Brigid in green on the spring side, a bare tree with spiralled roots, animals, lanterns, snowdrops, and a swan flying overhead.”

The Cailleach and Brigid: Seasonal Powers in Gaelic Tradition

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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 →