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Ciodna was a Tuatha sea goddess who took the form of a bird, which symbolized the afterlife. She was the ruler of the waves. It was said every ninth wave embodied her and broke higher and stronger than any of the other waves.
Dubh Lacha was an early Irish goddess of the sea. Some say her name eventually became the name that Dublin came from.
LeFay was the goddess of the Isle of Avalon. She was a well known healer. Water that was blessed by her was said to cure any illness.
Liban was a faery queen. Her name means beautiful woman. She guarded Ireland's sacred wells. She was able to shape shift into a salmon, a symbol of wisdom. Her faithful faery dog would change into an otter and they would swim together.
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was also honored as Queen of the Sea. |
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