The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World - Judika Illes 2005

Cailleach Mor
The Hag

Her name literally indicates Great Hag but is also translated as “the large, old wife”—as in “old wives’ tales.” Cailleach Mor sends the dread south-westerly gales. She is also the keeper of deer, considered “fairy cattle” in Celtic regions. Some consider Cailleach Mor another name for Cailleach Bhéara (see page 537).