However these animals may appear for unrelated reasons as well. It is believed that seeing crows and ravens is a sign of the Morrigan and her presence.

She is commonly known for being involved in the Táin Bó Cúailnge, where she is both a helper and a hindrance to the hero Cú Chulainn. She is present in all wars and warlike confrontations, taking the form of a raven that she flies over in each of the battles, instilling courage in the soldiers and of course giving them strength, anger and rage. The origin of the Morrígan dates back to the cult of mothers in Celtic mythology. Keep in mind that the archetype of Maiden, Mother, Crone is also used generally in goddess literature and not necessarily always a reference specifically to Morrígan. When she is referred to as the Triple Goddess it is in reference to these three aspects: Badb the Crow (Maiden), Macha the Great Queen (Mother), and Nemain the Hag (Crone). Sisters and Aspects of The Morriganīeing the daughter of the goddess Ernmas, The Morrígan together with her sisters Macha and Badb, they form the triad of goddesses of war known as Morrígna, something quite common in Celtic mythology if we take into account that the number three is a symbol of totality and eternity. The Morrígan is also referenced in Celtic folklore as a deity called Morgan le Fey who was the adversary of Arthurian legend. The latter is also referred to as Anand which is another name for Morrígan. The three Morrígna consisted of Badb, Macha, and Nemain. The Morrígan is also the name of a trio of sisters.

On the occasion that she would transfigure to a crow, she would fly overhead during battle, frightening everyone as she went. Being a shapeshifter, she often appeared as a raven or crow, a curvaceous woman, an old witch, or a warrior queen. She appears in many different forms depending on the story. Her prophetic and all-knowing gifts made her exceptionally powerful and she would divulge what she knew to those who were willing to part with it for a price. Under her influence, a warrior’s enemies quake with fear, and she instills the courage to fight until the very end.Īccording to Irish folklore, It is said that the Morrígan can predict death and the fate of war. As the Warrior Queen, she is associated with battle and warfare. The Morrígan is a mysterious figure in Irish mythology.

How to Worship the Morrígan as a Goddess.

Here’s a summary of the most important aspects of the Morrígan and how to worship Her in your personal pagan practice. The best way to connect with the Morrígan, like any goddess or god, is through her mythology, epithets, and symbols.

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