The Morrígan is a multiplicitous deity of Celtic lore. A goddess of death, war, prophecy, and fate, the Morrígan was the deity who would ultimately decide whether or not a warrior would survive the battlefield.
Celtic Goddess Moodboard: The Morrigan The Morrigan (”phantom queen”) is a goddess primarily associated with fate, foretelling doom and death in battle. She appears as a crow, flying above...
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Finest quality museum grade paper print reproduction of my painting "The Morrigan"on archival fine art paper in a protective plastic sleeve. Sunset Velvet Rag 100% cotton finest art paper This version is created from a reproduction of an oil painting. I also have another version which is more illustrative in style. The composition is the same, the vibe and colors are different. This print is available as 8"x10" (size includes a half inch white border) and 11"x14" (size includes a half inch white border) “The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. The name is Mór-Ríoghain in Modern Irish, and it has been translated as "great queen" or "phantom queen". The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, especially with foretelling doom, death or victory in battle. In this role she often appears as a crow, the badb.She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.She is most frequently seen as a goddess of battle and war and has also been seen as a manifestation of the earth- and sovereignty-goddess,chiefly representing the goddess's role as guardian of the territory and its people.” Wikipag
A conspiracy of ravens is interwoven with the Morrigan mythology like a Celtic knot. But why are these birds so linked with Ireland's darkest deity?
Who is the Morrígan? The Morrígan is most well known as an Irish Goddess who often appears in crow or raven form, and is associated with battle, warriors, sovereignty, prophecy, and Otherworld power. Though early source literature referencing Her only exists in Irish, folklore and archaeological records suggest that She, or closely related divinities, […]
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The Morrigan is a complex and deeply interesting deity, so let's see the many signs she may display to know she's here for you.
Morrígan is a goddess of battle, strife, and fertility. Her name translates as either "Great Queen" or "Phantom Queen," and both epithets are entirely appropriate for her. The Morrígan is described as the envious wife of the Dagda. Morrígan is primarily associated with fate, especially with foretelling doom and death in battle. In this role she appears as a crow, flying above the battlefield. Morrígan has thus been likened to the Valkyries of Norse mythology and Norns of Germanic mythology. She
