The Cailleach by WickedDual on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

The Cailleach, or “Veiled One,” was a Celtic goddess who ruled over the winds and winter. Appearing as an old, veiled woman. She was the creator and destroyer and served as a patron of animals, particularly wolves. One of the great Celtic ancestors, the Cailleach, was the goddess of the cold and the winds. Sometimes known as the Veiled One of the Queen of Winter, the Cailleach determined the winter’s length and harshness. The Cailleach dwelled in Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. As both divine hag and creator deity. Many places remain dedicated to her within these regions.

Acrylic, acrylic ink on canvas.