Maiden
What you need to sow
Begin by picking your fight. Not every field is yours; this one is.
Irish / Gaelic
The Morrígan
Great Queen, Phantom of the Battlefield
Early medieval Ireland; earlier Iron Age roots
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Her story
Historical context
goddess · Early medieval Ireland; earlier Iron Age roots
The Morrígan is Ireland's battle-goddess, often a trio, appearing as crow, eel, wolf and grey heifer. She incites armies, prophesies outcomes and decides who has the courage to hold ground.
Mythology & traditions
She meets Cú Chulainn and offers herself; he refuses her, and she fights him in animal forms for the rest of his life, washing his armour at the ford before his death. Her great prophecy after Mag Tuired describes peace and then, unflinchingly, the ruin that follows. She never lies to make you feel better.
Domains
- Battle
- Prophecy
- Sovereignty
- Fate
- Boundaries
Symbols
- Raven
- Crow
- Spear
- Ford of a river
- Washed bloody armour
In the oracle
Her guidance
Mother
What you need to grow
Nurture your courage and your allies. Protect what you have already claimed.
Crone
What you need to know
The omen is real. You saw it at the ford and decided not to count it.