Brigit: Lady of the Irish Otherworld

Where Goddess, Saint and Fairy Meet

von Pauline Breen

162 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Could Brigit have been Queen of the Leinster Fairies?Step into the mystical heart of Ireland and uncover the hidden essence of Brigit, a figure revered as both goddess and saint, yet shrouded in mystery. In this spellbinding exploration, Pauline Breen reveals Brigit as you've never imagined her - a powerful fae woman and sovereign of the Irish Otherworld.Beyond her familiar roles in Celtic mythology and Christian tradition, Brigit emerges as a liminal force, a bridge between the seen and unseen, the mortal and the magical. Through meticulous research into ancient myths, folklore and the sacred landscapes of Ireland, Breen illuminates Brigit's forgotten identity as a being of the Otherworld.This book explores:- Her lineage among the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland's mythical race of divine beings, and her deep kinship with the fae folk.- The Sí and Brigit: why Ireland's fairy lore cannot be told without her- Death, keening, and Brigit's forgotten role as psychopomp- Fire, smithcraft, and the cauldron of inexhaustible plenty - gifts that link saintly 'miracles' to Otherworld magic¿ Sacred geography: from Newgrange to Croghan Hill, the places where her presence still thrums¿ Living practice: rituals, wells, and seasonal customs that let modern seekers meet Brigit as Queen of the Leinster Fairies

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Volksglaube Folklore-, Mythen- und Legendenforschung
• ISBN: 9781917453677
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.01.2026
• Größe: 202 x 133 mm
• Verlag: The Mercier Press