Morrígu
deity intermediate Irish single tradition · 2
The Morrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology 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 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.
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When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Documented in medieval Irish manuscripts; also known by the name Anand.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Nemain, Neit, The Morrígan, Anu, Balor
- manifests as
- Badb
- consort of
- The Dagda
- child of
- Ernmas
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. The name is Mór-ríoghan in modern Irish before the spelling reform, and it has been translated as "great queen" or "phantom queen".”
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