Pagan Portals - Brigid: Meeting The Celtic Goddess Of Poetry, Forge, And Healing Well

by Morgan Daimler author of Irish Paganism

Overview

Pagan Portals - Brigid is a basic introduction to the Goddess Brigid focusing on her history and myth as well as her modern devotion and worship. Primarily looking at the Irish Goddess but including a discussion of her Pan-Celtic appearances, particularly in Scotland. Her different appearances in mythology are discussed along with the conflation of the pagan Goddess with Catholic saint. Modern methods for neopagans to connect to and honor this popular Goddess include offerings and meditation, and personal anecdotes from the author's experiences are included as well. Who was Brigid to the pre-Christian pagans? Who is she today to neopagans? How do we re-weave the threads of the old pagan Goddess and the new? Learn about Brigid's myths among the pagan Irish, the stories of Bride in Scotland, and the way that people today are finding and honoring this powerful and important deity to find the answer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785353208
Publisher:	Moon Books
Publication date:	03/25/2016
Series:	Pagan Portals
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Morgan is a blogger, poet, teacher of esoteric subjects, witch, Druid, dedicant of Macha, and wandering priest/ess of Odin. Located in Connecticut, USA.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements xii

Author's Note xiii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Meeting Brigid 3

Chapter 2 Brigid by Other Names 15

Chapter 3 Brigid in Mythology 25

Chapter 4 Symbols, Animals, and Holidays 37

Chapter 5 The Goddess in Modern Times 53

Chapter 6 Prayers, Chants and Charms 63

Conclusion 73

Appendix A Pronunciation 75

Appendix B Mixed Media Resources 77

Bibliography 80

Endnotes 83