Brigit: Lady of the Irish Otherworld: Where Goddess, Saint and Fairy Meet

Could Brigit have been Queen of the Leinster Fairies?Step into the mystical heart of Ireland and uncover the hidden essence of Brigit, a figure revered as both goddess and saint, yet shrouded in mystery. In this spellbinding exploration, Pauline Breen reveals Brigit as you’ve never imagined her - a powerful fae woman and sovereign of the Irish Otherworld.Beyond her familiar roles in Celtic mythology and Christian tradition, Brigit emerges as a liminal force, a bridge between the seen and unseen, the mortal and the magical. Through meticulous research into ancient myths, folklore and the sacred landscapes of Ireland, Breen illuminates Brigit’s forgotten identity as a being of the Otherworld.This book explores:Her lineage among the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland’s mythical race of divine beings, and her deep kinship with the fae folk., The Sí and Brigit: why Ireland’s fairy lore cannot be told without her, Death, keening, and Brigit’s forgotten role as psychopomp, Fire, smithcraft, and the ca