The Morrigan
Mythology and religion are so widespread across the world that it is impossible for someone to not know of it, however, few have looked into the Celtic pantheon of Ireland. Not many know of the beings that reside within the stories of Celtic mythology. One such being is The Morrigan, a Celtic deity who governs over war, fate, and death. She is a congregate of three sister goddesses: Anu, Macha, and Badb. The Morrigan could shapeshift into many things most often seen in the form of a crow; this is one of the reasons crows are seen as bringers of death or plague. She is a descendent of Danu and part of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a superior form of beings hailing from the goddess of fertility and wisdom Danu.
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| The Morrigan and a crow |
The Morrigan is perceived as an omen if she is seen prior to or during a battle. It is believed that if you see her cleaning in a river before a battle you will die. The Morrigan is an interesting goddess as her tale isn't one that would cause her to be a bearer of death. She is simply born to be a dark deity and doesn't question it.
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ReplyDeleteVery Cool! I had heard references to Morrigan in books and stories but never fully understood them until now. Celtic mythology is so interesting and has lots of amazing myths. I’m glad you are including it in your blog it really expands your range of topics. Can’t wait to see which others you pick. I like the colors and format of your post too.
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