Celtic Mythology: Irish Gods and Goddesses: Brighid
[ Aine ] [ Airmid ] [ Anu ] [ Aonghus ] [ Balor ] [ Boann ] [ Bres ] [ Brighid ] [ Lugh ] [ Midir ]
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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