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Encyclopedia > Dia Griene

In Celtic mythology, and especially Scotland, Dia Grèine was the daughter of the sun. She was held captive in the Land of the Big Women, freed by Cailleach (disguised as a fox) and Brian. A Celtic cross incorporating the Celtic knotwork motif associated with Celtic cultures Celtic mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism the apparent religion of the Iron Age Celts. ... Scotland (Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is a country in northwest Europe, occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain. ... In Irish and Scottish mythology, Cailleach was the Mother of All. The word Cailleac means old woman. She was a sorceress. ... Red Fox The foxes comprise 23 species of omnivorous canids, found worldwide. ... In Goidelic mythology, and especially Scotland, Brian was a bumbling fool who helped Cailleach rescue Dia Griene. ...



 
 

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