Brigid: The Celtic Goddess Who Became A Saint

By Sebastian Berg

Who was Brigid? Why was she so important to the Celts? How did she become a saint? This book will explore the answers to these questions and more. While her story begins in Celtic Ireland, her influence has spread far and wide. Today, Brigid is venerated by Christians and pagans alike. Once you understand her story, it's easy to see why.
Brigid was the Celtic goddess of fire, fertility, and healing. She was also the patroness of poets and smiths. To the Celts, she was a powerful figure who could bring both life and death. In today's world, she is known as the protector of animals, children, and pregnant women. This book will explore Brigid's origins, impact on Celtic culture, and legacy in the modern world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
• Release date: Oct 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215297988

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Brigid

The Celtic Goddess Who Became a Saint

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Celtic Goddess Brigid

Celtic Goddess of the Tuatha De Danann

Birth and Childhood

Brigid's Attributes

Chapter 2: The Cult of Brigid in Celtic Ireland

Brigid's Cult in Celtic Ireland

Beliefs and Practices

Holy Wells and Springs

The Role of Women in Brigid's Cult

Chapter 3: Brigid and the Christian Faith

Brigid in Contemporary Paganism

Brigid in Neo-Paganism

Brigid in Wicca

Brigid in Celtic Reconstructionism

Brigid's Transition from Celtic Goddess to Christian Saint

Brigid's History and Associations

The Transformation of Brigid

St. Brigid's Legends and Miracles

The Shrine of St. Brigid in Kildare, Ireland

Chapter 4: The Ultimate Meaning of Saint Brigid

Saint Brigid's Connection to the Divine Feminine

Brigid's Connection to the Land

Brigid as a Symbol of Compassion and Kindness

Brigid as a Symbol of Transformation

Brigid as a Symbol of Hope

The Significance of Brigid's Crosses

Brigid as a Guide for Spiritual Transcendence

Brigid as a Goddess of Fertility

The Ultimate Meaning of Saint Brigid

Chapter 5: The Legacy of Saint Brigid

Brigid in the Modern World

Ways to Work with Brigid in the Modern World

Conclusion

References

Introduction

Who was Brigid? Why was she so important to the Celts? How did she become a saint? This book will explore the answers to these questions and more. While her story begins in Celtic Ireland, her influence has spread far and wide. Today, Brigid is venerated by Christians and pagans alike. Once you understand her story, it's easy to see why.

Brigid was the Celtic goddess of fire, fertility, and healing. She was also the patroness of poets and smiths. To the Celts, she was a powerful figure who could bring both life and death. In today's world, she is known as the protector of animals, children, and pregnant women. This book will explore Brigid's origins, impact on Celtic culture, and legacy in the modern world.

Chapter 1 will