DRYAD TRADITION
A feminist tradition of female Druidesses who were given their names by the tree faeries of the Celtic lands, who were also known as Dryads. Faery lore plays a strong role in their practices, and the majority of their other teachings are druidic with a modern feminist slant. :0....Druidesses wore long silk robes
of white or red...
Bridget, Brigit, Bride, and Brighid. Her name comes from the old Irish brigh,
meaning "Power."
Her Gaulish name is Brigindo...
BRID... Goddess of the river that bears her name. A heroic woman of great pride in all she accomplished, which was considerable,,,, She was beautiful,
intelligent, witty, and multi-talented, all traits of which she was well aware.
My Nana called me Brigh until her death the saddest and most painful day of
my life....She was credited with inventing the Irish mourning wail called caoine.
fine jewelry, ear clips, and bracelets and black satin
chokers on their necks...
Ni bhionn an rath ach mar a mbionn an smacht
(There is no luck except where there is discipline)
She represents the supernal mother, fertility, and creative inspiration. She also has been worshiped as a warrioress and proctectress, a healer, a guardian of children, a slayer of serpents....
This is the Brid who wrote these words and has led me to ponder the druidic background of my Irish heritage. Notice the black choker. :)
Anam C'ara she is to me, as you will see in this lovely poem.
Dia dhuit, Brid. May God be with you.