The Cailleach Beira (also called Beira, Queen of Winter; Cailleach; Cailleach Bheur; Muilearteach; Mala Liath; Gyre Carlin; the Bone Mother)
Name pronunciation: KAL-yakh BAY-rah (Cailleach = “KAL-yakh” with a guttural “kh”; Beira =...
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Scottish Myths and Legends: Including Mythical Creatures, Beasts and Spirits
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