The Cailleach is an ancient Celtic goddess, the bringer of snows, death, and sharp storms. She is the protector and steward of wild animals, particularly deer and wolves. She usually appears as a crone.(pronounced nock meh-hah) - located in County Galway, the site of the sidhe mound of King Finnbheara. (pronounced deenie shee) - The Good People, refers to the Tuatha Dé Danann who remained in Ireland after their defeat by the Milesians. Another term for faery. A raised area in the earth, with communities of the Fae living within them. Humans may sometimes find the entrance by walking nine times around the mound. A circle of mushrooms or dark grass. The Fae dance in and around these rings and sometimes use the rings to capture humans. If a human puts both of his/her feet inside a faery ring, he/she can be transported to the realm of the Fae. (pronounced fail-koo) - wolf. (pronounced finn-varra) - High King of the Fae. An ancient sea-faring race of magical beings who invaded Ireland and were ultimately defeated by the Tuatha Dé Danann and driven into the sea, where they became known as sea demons.
