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Brighid-Jessica Galbraith Enchanted Art. Permission Given For Use She was the main mother goddess of Ireland. Brighid is often considered the triple goddess. History tells that the Dagda and Boann had three daughters that were all named Brighid. This combination gives her the traits of wisdom, divination, fire, heath, poetry, prophecy, healing, smithing, and learning. She was mostly asociated with healing, fertility, and assiting women in labor. Once christianity took over the land, she become known at St. Brighid.

Worship: Her priesthood at Kildare was represented by 19 priestesses representing the 19-year cycle of the Celtic year. They each tended the fire through a 20 day rotation. On the 20th day this fire was tended by Brighid herself. This flame has continued to burn, although during it's lifetime it has been put out during political upheavals.

Father: Dagda or Bel

Mother: Boann or Danu

Sibling: Dagda

Consort: Dagda or Bres

Children: Ruadan and 2 other sons

Other Names: Bridget, Brigit, Brigid, Bride, Brighde, Brigantia, Brigandu, Brig, Brid

Cult Centers: Kildare, Yorkshire

Sacred Number: 19

Symbols: Moon, Ox, Boar, Ram

Festival: Imbolc, La Fheile Brid, Laa'l Breeshey

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