Brigantia
Brigantia or Dea Brigantia was a goddess in Celtic paganism, attested in inscriptions from the north of Roman Britain. She seems to have been worshipped by Celtic Britons and Romano-Britons in the territory of the Brigantes, and may have been their tutelary goddess.
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When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 400
- Historical notes
- Attested in inscriptions from Roman Britain.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Brigindo, Brigit, Breogán, Íth, Sulis, Sulis Minerva, Senua, Hestia, Fea, Sirona, Femen, Brigid, Brigid of Kildare, Coventina, Vesta, Uṣas
- consort of
- Jupiter Dolichenus
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Brigantium, the neuter form of the same adjective of which the feminine became the name of the goddess. Association of these with the goddess is however dubious, since the placenames are easily explained as referring to a "high fort" or "high place" in the literal sense.”
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“Sulis was not the only goddess exhibiting syncretism with Minerva. Senua's name appears on votive plaques bearing Minerva's image, while Brigantia also shares many traits associated with Minerva.”
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“In Britain, the Brigantes are associated with the goddess Brigantia, whose name is cognate with Brigid.”
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