The Morrigan
Morrigan, the goddess of Irish/Celtic mythology and definitely one of the Most badass goddesses ever, is one of a group of three war goddesses of Irish lore. The other two are Neman and Macha. Her persona is of a mighty Queen, and in fact Her name translates to “great queen” or “phantom queen”. She is also viewed as a Triple Goddess, or often the death aspect of the Goddess. So potent is Her Triple Goddess Aspect Her energy is often referred to as “The Morrigan.” In Her legend the Morrigan protected the Fairies much like Maleficent in Disney’s latest movie version.
War Queen
The Morrigan is most famous as a goddess of War. She may instigate battles or meddle with them. To The Morrigan any battle is Her business and She dares anyone to interfere or stop Her. Morrigan often helped many in Her favor from invading armies by blowing a layer of fog over the land and decreasing visibility. On battlefields She appeared as a raven or crow eating the bodies of the dead and protecting the soldiers that She favored, or who had vowed their sword to Her. Morrigan presents as openly dedicated to those with warrior souls and that She has chosen as Her own, or She could be openly vengeful to those who are not in Her favor. She once fell in love with the heroic son of Lugh, named Cuchulain, but She was rejected by him. In anger and vengeance, She tormented him on the battlefield, then tried to save his life when he was mortally injured.
Her Triple Goddess Aspect
The Morrigan sometimes is associated with the three phases of the Moon—Waxing, Full and Waning, or with the Maiden, Matron and Crone aspects of the Goddess. In Her triple Goddess aspect, She represented the circle of life and birth and death. The goddess Morrigan is considered a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes often in Her crow aspect. She is also described as being the patroness of magic, priestesses, night, prophecy, sex, retribution and Witches.
Her Origin
The exact origins of Morrigan are unclear and conflict with past or existing texts. Some date back to the Copper Age around 3000BC. Some articles about the Goddess Morrigan in which archaeological evidence now tells us, dates back beyond the Copper age, and was the dominant Goddess of Europe. Places like Spain, France, Portugal and England statues and stone slabs frequently display Her eyes, Her bird head, Her beak and sometimes Her vulva in tribute to Her.
Some say that She was the wife of Dagda (Ireland’s All-Father God). Many say that She was part of a tribal mythical race living in Ireland and who were descendants of the goddess Danu, and where Her son, Dadga, was a powerful leader.
She Chooses Her Devotees
Devotees of Morrigan will tell you that “You do not choose Morrigan as your patron. The Morrigan chooses you.” Morrigan calls to those with a warrior spirit and is in need of Her services for battle. More often than not Morrigan appears to those She calls. Many devotees of Morrigan assert that they have seen Her in a dream as one of Her many aspects. Many also pay claim to have seen Her in the flesh as a raven, crow or even a vulture. Some say She can appear in one of Her aspects as Maiden, Matron or Crone.
Who She Is
The Morrigan is a complex goddess. Many people fear Her energy, because of some of Her unique attributes like of war, vengeance and death. While indeed The Morrigan is no one to be trifled with, She is the aspect of the Goddess that is not just death, but the transformation of death. She is not just vengeance but a teacher of karma. She is not just about war but a spiritual guide to winning the everyday battles of the human condition. She is not malevolent, but She is the transitional spirit that leads us from life, to birth, to sex and unto death.
To Morrigan
Our Altar to The Morrigan is the Offering of Her Favorite Aspect