CELTIC GODDESS BRIGID
Among the many pre-Christian gods and goddess of Ireland, one was invoked more often and more fervently than any other. Keep reading to find out why Brigid was so well-loved in Ireland that she remains important around the world!
Brigid, or Brid, was one of the foremost deities of the Irish Celtic pantheon. Among the Tuatha De Dannan, she was one of the most popular goddesses.
Historians believe that Brigid was a largely personal goddess. People around Ireland found different ways to worship her for many different reasons.
She was the goddess of spring, the dawn, and fertility. She protected mothers and children, in part because she was unable to protect her own son.
She was an agricultural goddess who watched over cattle and sheep. She inspired smiths and other craftsmen.
The goddess of music was also called the most well-loved by the poets. Inspiring their songs made her the goddess of knowledge as well.
Brigid was so well-loved for so many reasons that she was one of the few pagan figures to not be lost when Christianity became the religion of the land. As a Catholic saint, she inspired veneration well beyond the shores of Ireland.