Celtic and British Isles Mythology, Faeries and Folklore

Teran | The Spirit of Winter

Teran is the malevolent spirit of winter in Orkney folklore and Shetland, Scotland, an embodiment of storms, cold, and rough seas, constantly battling the benevolent Sea Mither (Mither o' the Sea)...

Teran | The Spirit of Winter

Teran is the malevolent spirit of winter in Orkney folklore and Shetland, Scotland, an embodiment of storms, cold, and rough seas, constantly battling the benevolent Sea Mither (Mither o' the Sea)...

Storm Hags | Cailleachan

In Celtic mythology, particularly within Gaelic traditions of Scotland and Ireland, Storm Hags (Cailleachan) are elemental personifications of the destructive forces of nature.

Storm Hags | Cailleachan

In Celtic mythology, particularly within Gaelic traditions of Scotland and Ireland, Storm Hags (Cailleachan) are elemental personifications of the destructive forces of nature.

Sprite | Nature Spirit

In Celtic mythology and broader European folklore, a sprite is an ethereal nature spirit or a specific type of fairy associated with the natural world, particularly water and forests. 

Sprite | Nature Spirit

In Celtic mythology and broader European folklore, a sprite is an ethereal nature spirit or a specific type of fairy associated with the natural world, particularly water and forests. 

Spring-Heeled Jack | Victorian Terror

Spring-Heeled Jack isn't directly from ancient Celtic mythology but emerged as a popular Victorian urban legend in England (1830s-1900s), embodying fairy-like traits (fey, quick, demonic) with fiery eyes, claws, and...

Spring-Heeled Jack | Victorian Terror

Spring-Heeled Jack isn't directly from ancient Celtic mythology but emerged as a popular Victorian urban legend in England (1830s-1900s), embodying fairy-like traits (fey, quick, demonic) with fiery eyes, claws, and...

Spriggan | Malicious Guardians

In Celtic mythology, specifically within Cornish folklore, a spriggan (pronounced /ˈsprɪdʒən/) is a mischievous and often malicious legendary creature.

Spriggan | Malicious Guardians

In Celtic mythology, specifically within Cornish folklore, a spriggan (pronounced /ˈsprɪdʒən/) is a mischievous and often malicious legendary creature.

Slua Si (Sluagh) | Black Host of the Dead

The Slua Si (or Sluagh) in Celtic mythology are terrifying hosts of malicious, unforgiven dead that fly as dark clouds or flocks of birds across the night sky, especially around Samhain (Halloween).

Slua Si (Sluagh) | Black Host of the Dead

The Slua Si (or Sluagh) in Celtic mythology are terrifying hosts of malicious, unforgiven dead that fly as dark clouds or flocks of birds across the night sky, especially around Samhain (Halloween).