Muilleann
Muilleann is a term traditionally used in modern Irish to refer to the festival of Samhain, which marks the beginning of winter and the darker half of the year. In some contexts, it also describes the period in the old Irish calendar dedicated to Mach, the god of ancient Celtic mythology.
The term Samhain is now more commonly used in English speaking countries, while Muilleann remains a part
There is ongoing debate among scholars about the etymology of the term, with some arguing that it
Despite the ongoing debate among scholars, the concept of Muilleann remains an interesting and meaningful part