This blog is meant to show my thoughts on certain beings throughout various religions, with brief explanations of said beings. This will not be me judging these religions as a whole but just some of the major players within them, nor will I be focusing on how the religions are/were practiced. I hope to get a greater understanding of these religious figures as I have always found theology interesting.
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. 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 cau...
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