Visions of the Cailleach

The Cailleach embodies various roles in British mythology, ranging from a nurturing earth-shaping giantess to a fierce winter hag goddess. This figure serves as a shape-shifting crone and guardian of sacred wells and animals, symbolizing the duality of nature. Her presence is woven into the fabric of myths and legends throughout the British Isles, reflecting themes of sovereignty and the interplay between life and death. The book explores these diverse manifestations and the cultural significance of the Cailleach in the landscape.