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Depictions of Women in Irish Mythology: Good, Evil, and Everything in Between

Within Irish mythology there are those beings who represent good, those who represent evil, and many who fall into a middle ground of moral ambiguity. These roles of good and evil in Irish and broader Celtic mythology are not restricted by gender. Female characters fulfill a multitude of roles. This website will present various depictions of female beings and characters and the complexity and variation of their roles within Irish mythology. It will explore how these depictions represent the beliefs of the people and explore the roles that women play within the broader context of Celtic folklore.

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