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Loughcrew Equinox

The Loughcrew cairns, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland, are approximately 5,400 years old (Older than the pyramids of Egypt). Each Spring and Autumn Equinox the rising sun lights the passage chamber of Cairn T, the rays hitting the highly decorated back stone.

Many stories are connected to this prehistoric site including that of the Cailleach or witch/goddess. According to the Legend, the Loughcrew cairns were formed by the Cailleach throwing rocks from her apron, jumping from hill to hill. It is said that she tripped and died and is buried on Patrickstown, one of the hills. The area, known today as Sliabh na Caillí or Mountain of the Witch, reflects this age-old story.

 

 

 

The Art of Irish Lore

The Morrigan - prints
  • The Morrigan - prints
  • The Morrigan - prints
  • The Morrigan - prints
  • The Morrigan - prints
SKU A349
€15.00
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The Morrigan

The Morrigan, the Goddess of battle, fate and fertility, is one of Irish mythology’s more formidable figures. She is sometimes seen as a stand alone Goddess but is also considered to be part of a triple deity alongside Badb and Nemain. She was considered to be a Goddess who encouraged bravery on the part of warriors in battle and who could foretell of their death and in this role she appears in the famous Táin where she predicts the killing of Cúchullain. Her name has been translated as both Phantom Queen or Great Queen, as in the modern Irish version, Mór-Ríoghain. Appearing in different forms such as a young woman or hag, she is most famous for taking on the guise of the raven.

Illustration from an original by Margaret McKenna