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[coinandcandle]

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.

#brigid #brigid diety #brighid #brigit #brig #deity deep dive #witchcraft #deity work

[swynlake-rp]

“Guardians, unite!”

FULL NAME: Wilhelmina Vandom BASED ON: Will (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

From a poorer home, whose parents used to move around a lot

Then, when she turned 13, she found out she had magic powers!

She was a Guardian– a kind of Magick that repaired rips in the universe

Left to go train with a group of other Guardians

Their first ever mission brings them to Swynlake!

✓ Sensitive, empathetic, good leader

✖ Fiery temper, socially awkward, likes frogs a little too much tbh

Character Suggestions

POC (mixed race preferred!)

Current Relationships

Irma Lair Taranee Cook Cornelia Hale Hay Lin

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Heart of Kandrakar – containing pure energy in its orb, the Heart can open and close portals and equips the guardians with their wings. It can only be operated with those with the power of Quintessence.

Quintessence – defined as pure energy, quintessence manifests as lightning and electricity.

Flight – in her guardian form (activated by the heart), she has wings that allow her to fly.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #femalech #magicch #pocch #elemental #gifted #witchch #opench #openfemalech

[gangstars-on-vacation-not]

M: i am a witchch, you guys, just not a conventional one. Partially because bucciarati took the broom for himself F: MAY I HAVE SOME HELP, MAYBE?

#jjba #jjba ask blog #jojo's bizarre adventure #guido mista #pannacotta fugo

[yourcrushscrush]

If two witches would watch two watches wich witch would watch wich watch

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[swynlake-rp]

“Remember me too? I’m Elyon.”

FULL NAME: Elyon Brown BASED ON: Elyon (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-To-Player PRONOUNS: Up-To-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-To-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Elyon was born in Swynlake and has been here her entire life

Except recently, she’s started having dreams of another world

And the other day...she swore she moved something with her mind

Little does she know, she’s actually from another dimension and was brought to Swynlake to hide from enemies who want her dead 

Will she find out the truth?

✓ Sweet, quiet, smart

✖ Withdrawn, melancholy, nervous

Character Suggestions

None

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Light Manipulation – the ability to manipulate light in all of its forms.

Telekinesis – the ability to manipulate objects with one��s mind.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #femalech #magicch #elemental #gifted #witchch #opench #openfemalech

[swynlake-rp]

“That’s how you face the trauma; not by knowing it’ll be alright, but by having no other choice.”

FULL NAME: Hay Lin BASED ON: Hay Lin (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Hay Lin knew she was a guardian of the veil since she was a small girl, since her grandmother was too. The guardians were a special kind of Magick that guarded portals and fixed tears in the space-time continuum

She eagerly waited for the day her powers would manifest and she’d get trained with her group of guardians. Her powers turned out to be air! Wa-hoo!  

Her group of guardians has just been assigned their first mission: Swynlake.

There’s a tear in space-and-time that they need to find and fix…

…before who knows what gets out

✓ Playful, artistic, extroverted

✖ Airheaded, distracted, clumsy

Character Suggestions

Chinese

Current Relationships

Wilhemina “Will” Vandom Irma Lair Taranee Cook Cornelia Hale

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Air Manipulation – can manipulate air and wind in all its forms.

Flight – in her guardian form (activated by the Heart), she has wings that allow her to fly.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #femalech #magicch #pocch #gifted #elemental #witchch #opench #openfemalech

[swynlake-rp]

“What would you do without me?”

FULL NAME: Cornelia Hale BASED ON: Cornelia (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Was once an accomplished ice skater with dreams of going to the Olympics

But then one day she discovered she had powers…she could control the Earth!

Turns out she’s a Guardian, a kind of Magick who works with a team to fix tears in dimensions

She hates her new “destiny” and wishes she could quit

For now, she’s begrudgingly on a “mission” with a team of guardians here in Swynlake, dreaming of running away

✓ Driven, passionate, romantic

✖ Reluctant, hard-headed, selfish

Character Suggestions

None

Current Relationships

Wilhemina “Will” Vandom Irma Lair Taranee Cook Hay Lin

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Earth Manipulation – can manipulate earth and nature in all its forms.

Flight – in her guardian form (activated by the Heart), she has wings that allow her to fly.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #femalech #magicch #gifted #elemental #witchch #opench #openfemalech

[swynlake-rp]

“There isn’t an ‘ew’ loud enough!”

FULL NAME: Irma Lair BASED ON: Irma (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Once just a normal girl with dreams of being a pop star

Discovered she was a guardian, a kind of Magick that repaired tears in space and time

Irma was thrilled! She threw herself into her training right away

Comes to Swynlake with her fellow guardians, ready for her first mission.

✓ Carefree, bubbly, goes-with-the-flow

✖ Shallow, thoughtless, holds grudges

Character Suggestions

Latina

Current Relationships

Wilhemina “Will” Vandom Taranee Cook Cornelia Hale Hay Lin

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Water Manipulation – can manipulate water in all its forms.

Flight – in her guardian form (activated by the Heart), she has wings that allow her to fly.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #femalech #magicch #pocch #gifted #elemental #witchch #opench #openfemalech #queue

[swynlake-rp]

I know what to do!”

FULL NAME: Taranee Cook BASED ON: Taranee (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Orphaned at a young age, Taranee was adopted by a loving couple who encouraged her to follow her dreams

Naturally studious and curious, Taranee’s biggest goal was to become a doctor

But her life took a twist when she learned, she was something called a “guardian” and it was her job to fix tears in dimensions.

With her dreams of medical school on hold, she’s come to Swynlake with her team for her very first mission.

✓ Humorous, insightful, passionate

✖ Self-doubting, explosive temper, persnickety

Character Suggestions

Black (ideally though– biracial, half Black/half East Asian!!)

Current Relationships

Wilhemina “Will” Vandom Irma Lair Cornelia Hale Hay Lin

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Fire Manipulation – can manipulate fire in all its forms.

Flight – in her guardian form (activated by the Heart), she has wings that allow her to fly.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #femalech #magicch #pocch #gifted #elemental #witchch #opench #openfemalech

[swynlake-rp]

“Wow, hot.”

FULL NAME: Caleb Sprout BASED ON: Caleb (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Caleb was once a Whisperer– a sentient flower that grew deep within the Darkwood of Enchantra Forest

Through mysterious circumstances, Caleb woke up one day and was human!

Caleb wandered into Swynlake and quickly got a job at the flower shoppe

But fearing that this spell won’t last forever, Caleb is on the hunt for a way to stay human

✓ Take-charge, independent, kind-hearted

✖ Selfish, jealous, possessive

Character Suggestions

None

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Whisperer – a sentient flower that grows within Enchantra’s Darkwood near the gates of the Underworld. He can speak to plants and knows people’s darkest secrets.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #malech #magicch #elemental #witchch #opench #openmalech

[swynlake-rp]

“Ah, memories…”

FULL NAME: Cedric Hoffman BASED ON: Lord Cedric (W.I.T.C.H.) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Librarian at Pride University

Was once a cobra in the mountains of India

But a powerful sorcerer, using dark magic, transformed him into a cobra-man hybrid in hopes that he would do his bidding

But Cedric was too powerful and killed his master

He has taken on his human disguise in order to gain access to Swynlake’s library of ancient, powerful texts

✓ Ambitious, intelligent, perceptive

✖ Manipulative, corrupt, power-hungry

Character Suggestions

Indian

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

click here!

Magical Abilities

Nāga – in his true form, Cedric looks like a giant cobra-man hybrid. He has all the abilities of a cobra, including poisonous glands.

#w.i.t.c.h #disney rp #disney roleplay #allch #malech #pocch #magicch #shifter #witchch #opench #openmalech