Brigit

Brigit as a Triple Goddess.

Brigit is a deity in Irish mythology. She was a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

Other Names

Bride, Brigid, Brighid, Brid, Bridget, Briid, Biddy, Brig, Brixia, Brigindo

Description

Brigit is considered a classic Celtic Triple Goddess.

Etymology

It is commonly accepted that her name means "Exhalted."

Description

Brigit was the goddess of Smithing, Healing, and Poetry. She was also associated with Fire, Cattle, Keening, Motherhood, and Spiritual Enlightenment. She was an atypical Celtic deity in that her worship was widespread, rather than place-bound. Her feast day was February 1 and called Imbolc. It is believed by most scholars that her preisthood was all female and that males were even denied access to sites associated with her.

Family

She was the daughter of the Dagda and the mother of Ruadán. She was also the wife of Bres mac Elatha.

Other Brigit

• There is another Brigit in Irish mythology named Brigit of Kildare who was christian saint.
• Maman Brigitte

References

• Monaghan, Patricia. "The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore." 'Biddy' pp. 44. 'Brigit' pp. 59.