Thursday, February 01, 2007

Brighids Triple Aspects: The Well

THE EXALTED ONE…woman of wisdom…a goddess whom poets adored…
~ Cormac’s Glossary, 9th Century text

As a Goddess of herbalism, midwifery, healing, and poetry, She was presided over Water as well as Fire. I don't believe that anyone has ever counted all the vast number of sacred wells and springs named after or dedicated to this Goddess.
Offerings to the watery Brigit were cast into the well in the form of coins or, even more ancient, brass or gold rings. Other sacrifices were offered where three streams came together. Her cauldron of Inspiration connected her watery healing aspect with her fiery poetic aspect.





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