"Perhaps one of
the most complex and contradictory Goddesses of the
Celtic pantheon, Brigid can be seen as the most
powerful religious figure in all of Irish history.
Many layers of separate traditions have intertwined,
making Her story and impact complicated but allowing
Her to move so effortlessly down through the
centuries. She has succeeded in travelling intact
through generations, fulfilling different roles in
divergent times.
She was, and continues
to be, known by many names. Referred to as Bride,
Bridey, Brighid, Brigit, Briggidda, Brigantia, I am
using Her name, "Brigid," here. There are
also many variations on pronunciation, all of them
correct, but, in my own mind, I use the
pronunciation, Breet."
