Also known as the Sword of Nuada

Have you ever heard of the stray sod? It's a phenomenon in Irish folklore where a traveler walking through the countryside suddenly loses their way, even though they were on a familiar path. It's said that the fairies or spirits of the land have placed a spell on them, causing them to become disoriented and lost. The stray sod is a cautionary tale about the dangers of wandering too far from known paths and not respecting the power of the land. It reminds us that we are not in control of our surroundings and that we must be mindful of the spirits that inhabit them. We keep ourselves grounded and centered as well as protected from such things by using crystals and oils to aide us  ~RavenwinD~

Valkyrie

In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse: valkyrja, lit. 'chooser of the slain'), is one of a host of female figures who guide souls of the dead to the god Odin's hall Valhalla. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"[1]). When the einherjar are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens and sometimes connected to swans or horses. Valkyries are attested in the Poetic Edda (a book of poems compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources), the Prose Edda, the Heimskringla (both by Snorri Sturluson) and the Njáls saga (one of the Sagas of Icelanders), all written—or compiled—in the 13th century. They appear throughout the poetry of skalds, in a 14th-century charm,…

The word Cailleach means 'old woman' or 'hag', and she is associated with the creation of the landscape and the weather. She is actually viewed as the land or sea itself in fact, she is often seen as a powerful force behind storms and winter.But the Cailleach is more than just a weather goddess. She is also an ancestor figure, revered for her wisdom and power. In some stories, she is said to have created the mountains and valleys of Ireland by dropping stones from her apron.The Cailleach has been depicted in many different ways throughout Irish folklore. Sometimes she is seen as a fearsome figure, capable of great destruction. Other times, she is more benevolent, helping travelers or offering guidance to those who seek it.

Despite her fearsome reputation, the Cailleach is deeply respected in Irish culture.

She represents the power of nature and the wisdom of our ancestors.