According to Orcadian folklore, Teran rules over the sea during the winter months and is responsible for the season's terrible storms and freezing temperature. Come spring, he will be defeated by the Mither o' the Sea, who will usher in summer's calmer weather. #FolkloreSunday

📷: Torsten Dederichs

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According to Orcadian folklore, the spring equinox is when the Mither o' the Sea returns to Orkney and dethrones her ancient enemy Teran, the spirit of winter. She then reigns over the ocean until the autumn equinox, bringing warm weather and calmer waters. #FolkyFriday

📷: Maxwell Andrews

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