Hags Collection

Hags Head, Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

In came the three women dressed in the stangest fashion. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492391 In came the three women dressed in the stangest fashion. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Spinning Women

The Weird Sisters, Macbeth, Act IV Scene 1, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
STC308583 The Weird Sisters, Macbeth, Act IV Scene 1, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

In came the three women dressed in the strangest fashion
3704828 In came the three women dressed in the strangest fashion, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, pub.1917 (litho) by Rackham

Shaksperes "King Lear"at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1603717 Shaksperes " King Lear" at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"This one is fat", said Cuillen, and she rolled a bulky Fenian along like a
STC411979 " This one is fat", said Cuillen, and she rolled a bulky Fenian along like a wheel, illustration from Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens, 1920 (colour litho) by Rackham

Macbeth, the Three Witches and Hecate in Act IV, Scene I of Macbeth
STC238004 Macbeth, the Three Witches and Hecate in Act IV, Scene I of Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) published 1805 (engraving) by Boydell

In Came The Three Women Dressed In The Stangest Fashion. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Three Spinning Women

Inscribed Stone, Hags Chair Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of an inscribed stone inside the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

The Hags Chair from the Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of the stone chair from the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Hags Chair Cairn and Stone Circle, Lough Crew - a view of another cairn and stone circle. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

The Last Heir by Stephen Phillips
Promotional postcard for The Last Heir by Stephen Phillips. First produced as The Bride of Lammermoor from Walter Scotts novel (1819), at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow

Macbeth and the Witches by Henry Daniel Chadwick (active mid-19th century), English painter. Macbeth meeting the old hags as they cast a spell over their boiling cauldron saying Bubble

A witch sits by her cauldron surrounded by wildlife: a raven sit on top of her armchair, an owl perches in the beams, a tortoise and fish (presumably alive no more) dangle from the ceiling

The Hag of the Mill, a disreputable old lady whose animal companions could be taken for a witchs familiars

Three Witches - Macbeth
The three witches

Old Hag - Stratton
A typical old hag - old women such as her are liable to be accused of practising black magic and witchcraft

Devil and Witches 1839
Address to the Devil : Let Warlocks grim, an wither d hags, Tell how wi you, on ragweed nags

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"Hags: Mysterious Women of Myth and Legend" In the enchanting land of County Clare, Ireland, nestled along the rugged coastline of Europe, lies a place called Hags Head. This dramatic cliff formation, known as the Cliffs of Moher, has long been associated with tales of ancient hags and their mystical presence. Imagined in various forms throughout literature and folklore, these intriguing figures have captured our imagination for centuries. From Arthur Rackham's captivating illustration in Grimm's Fairy Tale "The Three Spinning Women" to Charles and Mary Lamb's depiction in "Macbeth, " Act IV Scene 1 – where they are famously referred to as the Weird Sisters – they have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Their appearance is often described as peculiar; three women dressed in the strangest fashion imaginable. Shakespeare himself brought them to life on stage during his production of "King Lear" at London's Lyceum Theatre. Cuillen once remarked that one was particularly stout, rolling a bulky Fenian along like a playful breeze. But it is not only through art and literature that we encounter these enigmatic beings. The Hags Chair Cairn at Lough Crew reveals an inscribed stone bearing witness to their existence. Here, amidst this ancient stone circle, one can almost feel their presence lingering in the air. As we delve into stories such as Stephen Phillips' "The Last Heir, " we continue to be fascinated by these mysterious women who defy conventional understanding. Their power transcends time and space; they hold secrets yet untold. So next time you find yourself gazing out over Hags Head or exploring the Cliffs of Moher, remember those three women dressed in strange attire who have captivated artists and writers alike throughout history. Let your imagination soar alongside theirs as you ponder the mysteries that lie within their realm – for they can more than mere characters; they are gateways to a world of wonder and enchantment.