Pagan Portals The Cailleach by Rachel Patterson

105 Pages
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing, Ltd. / Moon Books
Release Date: July 29, 2016

Religion & Spirituality

The book is divided into the following sections about Cailleach.

Birth of the Cailleach
The Cailleach in Scotland
The Cailleach in Ireland
The Cailleach and Brighid
The Cailleach on the Isle of Man
The Cailleach in England
Lady of the Beasts
Globe-Trotting Cailleach
The Cailleach by Any Other Name
Priestess Cult
Working Magic with The Cailleach
Lessons from the Cailleach
Cailleach Ritual
Meditation to Meet The Cailleach
The Witched Witch

The author begins by giving different pronunciations for Cailleach depending on where you are located in the world. I love the creation story of Her dropping boulders or stones from her apron. The stories of Her in Scotland differ from those in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and England. In reference to Her and Brighid, I was familiar with one of the story versions. I was unaware of Cailleach being mentioned in other countries. I really connected with the Lessons from The Cailleach along with the ritual to honor Her.

If you are looking for information on The Cailleach, this short book may fit your need.