10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAILLEACH»
Discover the use of
cailleach in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cailleach and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Book of the
Cailleach: Stories of the Wise-Woman Healer
In the hands of Gearóid Ó Crualaich, these figures are subtly explored to reveal how they offered a complex understanding of the world, of human psychology and its predicaments: the thematic structure of the book brings to the fore ...
Gearóid Ó Crualaoich, 2006
2
Visions of the
Cailleach: Exploring the Myths, Folklore and ...
Now finally the primal elemental power of the Cailleach is revealed in her full glory, in the tales and places of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man; as well as in traces of her presence in England, Wales, Jersey, Brittany, Spain and ...
Sorita d'Este, David Rankine, 2009
3
Cailleach: The Hag of Beara
A collection of poems exploring the human origins of the legend of the Hag of Beara, a wisewoman figure embedded in the physical and mental landscape of western Ireland and Scotland.
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The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
Cailleach 69 even fearsome, legend does not show her acting in a threatening
fashion toward humans. To the contrary, one of her primary activities was the
bestowal of SOVEREIGNTY on the chosen king, who typically had to kiss or have
...
5
Walkers Between the Worlds: The Western Mysteries from ...
Cailleach Beare, or Bheur the Carlin The Cailleach Beare, or Hag of Beare, is a
titanic goddess of the British Isles. Cailleach means "hag," though in polite Gaelic
it is still used to refer to an old wife or grandmother. References to her remain in ...
Caitlín Matthews, John Matthews, 2004
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A Dictionary of Hiberno-English: The Irish Use of English
Sligo) < Ir. cailleach /'kaljax/ also calleach, callioch. calyagh n., a hag; a very old
woman (as distinct from SEANBHEAN) (SOM. Kerry, who adds: 'a very old
weathered woman') < Ir cailleach, nun, old woman < caille, veil. Michael J.
Murphy.
Terence Patrick Dolan, 2006
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Celtic Folklore Cooking
An. Account. of. the. Cailleach. I n Scotland, in those places where the crofters'
fields are generally of a similar size and near each other, there is a great striving
to finish the harvest in time and not to be the last to have the corn cut.
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Celtic Myth & Magick: Harness the Power of the Gods & Goddesses
She is called Carlin in Lowlands, Hag of the Beare in the Highlands, Cally Berry
in northern Ireland, Black Annis in England, and Cailleach ny Groamch on Man.
Other appellations are Cailleach Bolus, Cailleach Bheur, Digi No Duineach, ...
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Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities
Caillagh ny Groamagh (Isle of Man) see Cailleach Bheare. Cailleach Bheare(
Celtic, Gaelic) Also known as: Bherri (Northern Ireland), Black Annis (Britain), Boi,
Bui, Cailleach Bherri, Cailleach Bheur, Cailleach ny Groamagh (Isle ofMan),
Cally ...
Charles Russell Coulter, Patricia Turner, 2013
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A Gaelic Dictionary in Two Parts. To which is Prefixed a New ...
Mun caill iad an treòir, ère they lose their strength. — Ardar. f Caill, s. m. (Arm.
caill.) A testicle. Hence caillteanach, an eunuch. Caille, s. f. A veil, a hood. (Ir.
caille. Eng. cowl.) Hence cailleach, an ohl woman. Cailleach, ich, s.s. (from caille.
) ...
Robert Archibald Armstrong, 1825
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAILLEACH»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
cailleach is used in the context of the following news items.
Ritual sowed the seeds for a harvest of plenty
On the other hand the cutting of the last sheaf, which was known as the Cailleach or Old Woman, was to be avoided. This belief was held in the ... «Highland News, Jun 15»
Legends say mysterious women built the megaliths of Portugal
Cailleach had many lovers, and in some stories horned sons. She dominated the weather–she caused the snowfall by shaking her duvet filled ... «Ancient Origins, Jun 15»
Work starts on £850K Lochaber hydro scheme
Just six weeks after Sunart Community Renewables announced it had secured the funding for the £850,000 project on the Allt nan Cailleach in ... «Lochaber News, May 15»
The Boys of Bluehill by Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin review – distinctive …
The book ends with “Song of the Woman of Beare”, a version of an Old Irish poem spoken by an archetypal cailleach or hag figure. “Age grabs ... «The Guardian, May 15»
Portrait Gallery puts its newest works on show
He used the points of the compass to help record the views across the moors; Muirneag in the North of the island, and Cailleach na Mòinteach ... «Herald Scotland, May 15»
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What's On Today
Plus short Cailleach by Rosie Reed Hillman. 8.30pm, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Tickets may be purchased online here or by calling the Box ... «The Edinburgh Reporter, May 15»
What's on in Edinburgh this week
Plus short Cailleach by Rosie Reed Hillman. 8.30pm, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Tickets may be purchased online here or by calling the Box ... «The Edinburgh Reporter, May 15»
RiverRun closes on a high note
Best Documentary Short “Cailleach” and Best Animated Short “Bear Story” are now eligible to be considered for an Academy Award. «Winston-Salem Journal, Apr 15»
This Upside-Down Canada Map Looks Like A Tropical Paradise
Cailleach O'Avalon. Greenland is not a province or territory, it's a country. Alaska is an American state. Cute, though. Reply · Like. · April 10 at 4: ... «Huffington Post Canada, Apr 15»
POINT-TO-POINT: Great Trethew delivers good news to Frost and …
The Open Maiden for four to seven-year-olds attracted 12 runners and went to a previously un-raced youngster in six-year-old Cailleach Annie. «Western Morning News, Mar 15»
