Ireland's Most Ancient Divine Goddess

Long before Christianity arrived in Ireland, many goddesses and gods were worshiped, especially one very special triple-goddess associated with poetry & inspiration, healing & transformation, smithing, sacred wells, and fire.I'm so excite for this episode, especially dedicated to one of the greatest goddesses of pre-christian Ireland, and just in time for her very own festival on February 1st, the turn of the seasons.I hope you enjoy it as much as I have,Sarah.💚00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Ireland's Triple-Goddess, Brigid00:01:30 February 1st & Imbolc 00:02:37 St.Brigid's recently new public holiday in Ireland, Biddies's Day00:03:30 The Rise of the Divine Feminine 00:04:14 A tribute to Brigid00:07:24 Kil Dara, Brigid's sacred place00:10:44 Embodied acts to honour Brigid00:11:20 CARE, creativity and nature00:12:00 A ritual dedicated to BrigidAcademic & Historical resources *Proinsias Mac Cana: Celtic MythologyA foundational academic overview of Celtic myth, including land goddesses and sovereignty traditions.*Miranda Green: Celtic Goddesses: Warriors, Virgins and MothersAn authoritative study of Celtic goddesses.*Dáithí Ó hÓgáin: Myth, Legend and Romance: An Encyclopaedia of the Irish Folk TraditionA well-regarded reference covering Irish gods, goddesses, and folklore.*Contact me, Sarah on my website: https://www.sarah-egan.com.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraheganempoweringyou/*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraheganempoweringyou/*Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1odbBVLwKy2MFwSah9qqT5?si=e4dd7daa147c4716*Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-ourselves-with-sarah/id1714608666 *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-egan/*TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saraheganempoweringyouMany thanks 💕If you would like to donate:*Stripe: https://buy.stripe.com/fZebKiaqj0ke12w288*PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saraheganempowyou?country.x=ES&locale.x=en_USDisclaimer: The conversations on this podcast explore alternative and complementary healing approaches, personal experiences, and spiritual perspectives. They are shared for educational and inspirational purposes only and are not intended to replace medical, psychological, or professional healthcare advice.Each listener is invited to take what resonates and leave the rest. Please always listen to your own body and consult a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns.#february #imbolc #biddiesday #stbrigid #brigid #create #cocreation #love #harmony #divine #goddess #sacred #ancienthistory