Some excellent research from @SamuelNolanDav2 on the spider sculptures he has found and the web between them.
They are called "Maman" which means mummy, more specially Mommy.
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They are called "Maman" which means mummy, more specially Mommy.
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This may relate to spiders doing the work the Cailleach, also
known as ""Old Woman of the Spells".
More research is needed to support/refute the spider connection.
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known as ""Old Woman of the Spells".
More research is needed to support/refute the spider connection.
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In any case, some facts about the Cailleach:
- harvest goddess
- bringer of storms
- appears in late fall
- goes dormant in winter?
- springs back to life at Beltane
https://www.learnreligions.com/cailleach-the-ruler-of-winter-2561705
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- harvest goddess
- bringer of storms
- appears in late fall
- goes dormant in winter?
- springs back to life at Beltane
https://www.learnreligions.com/cailleach-the-ruler-of-winter-2561705
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