The Cailleachan
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A group of hags in Scottish mythology known as The Storm Hags, seen as personifications of the elemental powers of nature, especially in a destructive aspect. They are said to be particularly active in raising the windstorms of spring, during the period known as A Chailleach.
When
- Historical notes
- Particularly active during spring windstorms in the period known as A Chailleach.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Atropos, Brigid, Cailleach, Mara, Baba Yaga, Night Hag, Peg Powler, Grindylow, Jenny Greenteeth, Nelly Longarms
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Sources
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Source passages
“In Scotland, a group of hags, known as The Cailleachan (The Storm Hags) are seen as personifications of the elemental powers of nature, especially in a destructive aspect. They are said to be particularly active in raising the windstorms of spring”
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