The Morrigan

[Aengus]

Greetings!

Im not quite sure if this belongs here and Im sure the mods will move it to it's rightful place.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on any good books on the lore and mythology of The Morrigan? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

[Duellist]

The Ulster Cycle and the so-called 'Mythological Cycle' of early Ireland?

Most accounts you will find are Christianised, casting her as a mortal queen, and require you to read between the lines. The real trick is working out what the Morrigan is not sometimes. She is not Morgan la Fey, for instance, according to most serious scholars. (different etymological root)

[Huathe]

Here's a thread on NOD concerning the Morrigan.

http://www.druidcircle.org/nod/index.ph ... &id=102307

[Art]

You might want to look for a copy of "Celtic Women: Women in Celtic Society and Literature " by Peter Berresford Ellis. In the book Ellis talks about Morrigan and helps place the figure in context.

http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Women-Soci ... 0802838081

[Aengus]

The Ulster Cycle and the so-called 'Mythological Cycle' of early Ireland?

Most accounts you will find are Christianised, casting her as a mortal queen, and require you to read between the lines.

Thanks Duellist
That's the problem I am encountering. I've met the mighty goddess in meditation and can tell you that she is nothing like what the Christians have made out to be.

You might want to look for a copy of "Celtic Women: Women in Celtic Society and Literature " by Peter Berresford Ellis. In the book Ellis talks about Morrigan and helps place the figure in context.

http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Women-Soci ... 0802838081

Thank you Art!
Mr. Ellis is one of my fave authors, I'll be sure to pick that one up.

[bolgios]

If you are still interested, there's some stuff about the Morrigu / Badhbh Chatha here:

http://balkancelts.wordpress.com/2011/1 ... s-of-prey/