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I just. Mc fucking. Had a raven circle over my head while outside experiencing the eclipse.

#what. the. fuck. #hi i guess!

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From Instagram https://www.instagram.com/irish.artists.for.palestine?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==

Captions have been added in ALT text.

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Im fully taking lrb as an omen

The Morrigan has spoken. Palestine will be free

#there is so much to unpack in that one little video

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#the morrigan has spoken

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Credit: https://instagram.com/thisisfriz

From the artist's IG post:

"I was so happy when the good folk at the DRAWDA festival approached me with this brief. The Mórrígan, one almighty Goddess of War from Irish Mythology.

My depiction of her stems from her appearance in one of Ireland's most famous epic tales, An Táin Bó Cuailnge. When her amorous advances to the hero Cúchulainn are rebuffed she makes it her mission to become a thorn in his side. In this story she appears as a beautiful woman, a hag, an eel, a cow and a crow. In my mural depict her as the beautiful woman mirrored by her wolf self. Framed by an eel and crow that designed inspired by my recent trip to Trinity College to finally see the Book of Kells for reals."

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Harvest Moon

Copic markers and coloured pencils on paper

Instagram  - ArtStation - Website - Inprnt - Etsy - TikTok

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I hate how the pagan community is infested enough with white supremacists and antisemites enough that I have to add that addendum to my posts, and yet here we are

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Happy Yule. May the returning light bring with it peace, comfort, and a free Palestine

#the morrigan is the goddess of war and sovereignty #we support the fight for Palestinian freedom in this home #(antisemites as always fuck right off -btw) #you can criticise Zionism and the state of Israel without being antisemitic source: Jewish voice for peace

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Im watching fall of the house of usher and the raven has such big morrigan energy I love her

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Thoughts to keep in mind

The burden of grief is always heavier than the burden of loving a messy person

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Praying to the Morrigan for a free Palestine this Samhain

Praying for all the lives that have been lost in this genocide and this struggle for sovereignty. And praying that a ceasefire comes soon, and the state of Israel is held accountable for their war crimes

Praying that the Palestinians can begin the process of grief and healing and recovery.

And praying for anyone who has suffered violence or death as a result of Islamophobia, antisemitism, or racism.

#remember way back when I said that if you follow the morrigan but don’t support landback movements you don’t understand her message #and have no business following her? #well it applies here too

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Brigid Deity Guide

Who is Brigid?

Translated as “The Exalted One” in Old Irish, Brigid is a Gaelic-Celtic Goddess of many things including fire, poetry, fertility, spring, and craftsmanship. Other spellings of her name are Brig, Brighid, or Brigit.

Not unlike many of the Tuatha Dé Danan, Brigid is thought to be a Triple Goddess, similar to The Morrigan. Some believe this means she is three sister goddesses or that she is one goddess made of three different aspects. These sisters, or aspects depending on your belief, would be Brigid the Healer, Brigid the Smith, and Brigid the Poet.

By far Brigid was one of the most popular goddesses of the Celts, as she had variations across the Celtic world where her name was Brigantes or Briganti.

The Welsh know her as Ffraid, in Scotland her name is Brìghde/Brìde.

Parents and Siblings

Dagda (Father)

Aengus (Brother)

Midir (Brother)

Aed (Brother)

Cermait (Brother)

Bodb Derg (Brother)

Lovers or Partners

Bres

Children

Ruadán

Epithets

The Exalted One

The High One

Brigid of the Hearth

Notes

Though the Dagda has been established as Brigid’s father, it’s not certain who her mother is. Some say Danu, others say The Morrigan, though this is less likely. I personally have yet to find anywhere that names a mother with any evidence.

Brigid is considered a Mother Goddess.

Brigid has been conflated with the Catholic St. Brigid, who was the daughter of a converted Druid. It is believed by some that St. Brigid of the Catholic church was inspired by the Goddess. The two share many features and even a holiday.

St. Brigid’s day is February 1st and lands on the same day as the Irish-Pagan holiday Imbolc, leading some folks to believe that the saint is a Christianized version of the ancient goddess. However, no study has found there to be any historical link between them.

Brigid was likened to the Roman Minerva, the Greek Athena, as well as the Proto-Indo-European goddess of the dawn.

Brigid has also been known to go by Dana or Danu, though they are also separate deities.

In mythology, Brigid invented Keening, which is a mix of weeping and singing while mourning the death of her son.

Brigid is heavily linked to Irish Holy wells.

Brigid is also known for prophecy as she was worshipped by seers.

She is associated with fire due to her associations with the hearth and smiths

Ultimately there is very little historical information about Brigit, surprising considering she is so popular now and was popular even in the past.

Modern Deity Work

Disclaimer - Not all of these are traditional or historic correspondences nor do they need to be. However, any correspondence that can be considered traditional will be marked with a (T).

Correspondences

Rocks/Stone/Crystals

Gold

Brass

Iron

Fire Agate

Warm colored stones

Herbs/Plants

Oak (T)

Rowan

Clovers

Heather

Chamomile

Early spring flowers

Blackberries

Animals

Boar (T)

Oxen (T)

Serpents

Offerings

Milk (T)

Honey

Alcohol

Candles

Coins (T)

Acts of Devotion

Light a candle

Hold a bonfire for her (or use your fireplace)

Create or recite a poem for her (T)

Hone your craft, whatever it may be!

References and Further Reading

Brigid, Bright Goddess of the Gael - Mythicalireland

Brigid - Mythopedia

Brigit - Britannica

Brigit - Mythus Wiki

Brigid - Druidry.org

Myth and Legends of the Celtic Race by Thomas Rolleston via Sacred Texts

Song of Brigit - Celtic Wonder Tales by Ella Young via Sacred Texts

The Spirit of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses by Carl McColman and Kathryn Hinds

Devotees and Followers to check out:

@mrs-k-cottage-witchch

@polyteleology

@the-purvashadha

as recommended by the community.

Edited for accuracy.

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man, i put some of those mini pumpkins on my alter as an offering for Mabon, and one of them rotted within like 2 days of me putting it up there

usually those pumpkins last all season

#i'm shocked #that offering took FAST #I've been pretty busy and been neglecting my practice a little bit #but jeez #i also have some spiced pumpkin apple cider on the alter a mini cinnamon broom and some dried lavander #but holy shit i did not expect the pumpkin to go so fast. i thought it'd last until Samhain

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okay i knew my name meant "dark haired", but i didnt realize it came from a word for specifically raven-haired

#:|

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gloomy forestcore 🌲