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Ronel the Mythmaker 
Thanks for linking to my post. 😊
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🙂
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That was interesting. I always wonder how these myths start. They are so pervasive, there must be more than the simple reasons.
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🙂 Absolutely. There is the usual: fear of aging, fear of winter, fear of strong, independent women, and fear of change all becoming manifest in a single entity — in this case the Cailleach. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
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What a fascinating story subject! it’s surprising there aren’t more stories about her.
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Thanks 🙂 I think she makes her way into stories as the Crone archetype.
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That’s really fascinating stuff! Excellent research here. I love the different lores.
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Thanks, J 🙂
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