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With Samhain approaching, I’ve been looking into the connection between Ráth Cruachan, Oweynagat and The Morrígan.

What I found particularly interesting is that this connection appears in medieval texts.

In the Metrical Dindshenchas, the Morrígan is associated directly with the Cave of Cruachu, described as her “fit abode”.

Oweynagat, the Cave of Cats, is generally identified with this Cave of Cruachu, and separate Samhain traditions associated with the cave describe it as a passage to the Otherworld.

It’s interesting how these different strands of Irish tradition come together at the same place.

I’d be interested to hear if anyone has come across other early references connecting The Morrígan with Cruachan or Samhain.

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