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'''Brigit''' is a deity in Irish mythology. She was a member of the [[Tuatha Dé Danann]]. | '''Brigit''' is a deity in Irish mythology. She was a member of the [[Tuatha Dé Danann]]. | ||
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'''Bride, Brigid, Brighid, Brid, Bridget, Briid, Biddy, Brig, Brixia, Brigindo''' | '''Bride, Brigid, Brighid, Brid, Bridget, Briid, Biddy, Brig, Brixia, Brigindo''' | ||
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Brigit is considered a classic Celtic [[Triple Goddess]]. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
It is commonly accepted that her name means "Exhalted." | It is commonly accepted that her name means "Exhalted." | ||
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==Other Brigit== | ==Other Brigit== | ||
There is another Brigit in Irish mythology named [[Brigit of Kildare]] who was christian saint. | * There is another Brigit in Irish mythology named [[Brigit of Kildare]] who was christian saint. | ||
* [[Maman Brigitte]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Irish mythology]] | [[Category: Irish mythology]] | ||
[[Category: Celtic mythology]] | [[Category: Celtic mythology]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Goddess]] | ||
[[Category: Fire]] | [[Category: Fire]] | ||
[[Category: Creation]] | [[Category: Creation]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:04, 27 May 2010
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.