![]() The Goddess Morrigan first appeared to encounter Cu Chulainn while he was defending the province of Ulster from Queen Maeve and her army. One of the stories about the Morrigan that I recall being told as a child was about an encounter with the mighty warrior Cu Chulainn. It’s said that her appearance would either terrify those fighting or inspire them to fight for their life. In a book from 1870 called ‘The Ancient Irish Goddess of War’, the Morrigan is described as being able to predict the death of warriors in battle, which she used to influence the outcome of war.Īccording to legend, she delivered this message after she appeared as a crow (often mistaken for a raven) and flew overhead during a war. She is primarily known as the Goddess of war. At times, she appears alongside her two sisters (Badb and Macha). ![]() The Morrigan Goddess is also known as what’s called a ‘Triple Goddess’. The other two Goddesses were Macha and Neman.Īlthough the name by which she is called tends to change depending on who is telling the story, she often referred to by several different names: If you’re not familiar with the warrior queen, she was one of three war Goddesses that featured in Irish mythology. Like the Puca, she was a shapeshifter yet, unlike the Puca, she was associated with war, death and destiny. It’s said that the name ‘Morrigan’ roughly translates to ‘The Phantom Queen’. The Phantom Queen/Morrigan mythology is one of the most popular there is, which is likely due to the incredible stories that revolve around her. Like all stories from Irish and Celtic Folklore, the tales were colourful, magical and, in this case, featured many a battle. ![]() The mysterious Morrigan Celtic queen as kids growing up in Ireland. Others: ShutterstockĪs kids, we were frequently told stories about Celtic Gods and Goddesses, however, few stories had us on the edges of our seats like the tales of the Goddess Morrigan.
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