About this episode
This episode explores the figure of the Cailleach in Irish folklore and her representation in mythology.
Cé hí an 'Cailleach'? Bean olc dhraíochtúil le scuab, coirce is cat dubh nó bandia ársa a tharraingíonn brat an gheimhridh thar fhód na hÉireann is na hAlban? San eagrán seo, déanann na buachaillí iniúchadh ar íomhá na seanmhná seargtha seo agus an iomaí slite a fhítear í trí bhéaloideas na hÉireann.
Topics covered
- Cailleach
- Irish folklore
- mythology
- winter
- female figures
Keywords
- Cailleach
- Irish folklore
- mythology
- winter
- female figures
- seanmhná
- béalóideas
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Éireann, Alban
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