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RavenStar · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:38 am Post subject: The Morrighan

THE MORRIGHAN - (Celtic)

The Dark aspect of the Celtic Triple Goddess. The "Washer at the Ford" (seem washing bloody laundry prior to battle by those destined to die). The Battle Goddess, also Queen of the Witches and Goddess of Magick. Could appear as a Raven, a beautiful Maiden or an ugly Hag. Marries the Dagdha at Samhain. The Goddess of Death. Direction: North or North-west. Sometimes seen as the triple goddess made up of three Crone goddesses of death, war, and distruction; Badb, Macha, and Nemain. Their collective name means "The Phantom Queen." They were said to fly over battles in the form of a raven or carrion crow. They are a powerful force which people prefer to work with one on one. Call on them for passing over rituals or to overcome enemies. They are also a potent force for the waning moon and banishing magic, however, their collective energy can easily turn violent.