Samhain Deities and Mythologies

Cailleach replaced Brigid (Bride) as Goddess over the long, dark winter months. One of the great Celtic ancestors, the Cailleach was the goddess of the cold and the winds. Sometimes known as the Veiled One or the Queen of Winter, the Cailleach determined the winter's length and harshness. As both divine hag and creator deity,

Hekate is a crone goddess, one of the Triple Goddesses (Maiden, Mother and Crone.) She is the elder wise one who is relied on for her knowledge, wisdom and healing. Hekate is a guardian of the crossroads and is seen as bearing the keys to the underworld, joined by her hounds and surrounded by lit torches. She is associated with ghosts, the dark moon and magic. Animals that are sacred to her are black cats, ravens, owls, and wolves.