The Morrigan

Morrigan
‘The Phantom Queen'

The Celtic goddess Morrigan is the goddess of war. The Morrigan sometimes appears as a single entity, and at other times is described as a trio of sisters.

The Morrigan foretells doom or victory in battle, and usually appears as a crow when telling the fate of wars. It’s believed that her appearance as a crow would either inspire or frighten warriors, leading them to their eventual fate in battle primarily known as the Goddess of war.

She is a gifted shape shifter and is known to favour changing into the crow. The Morrigan is one of the Tuatha De Danann, who were the folk of the Goddess Danu.

Morrigan, also known as ‘The Phantom Queen’ in Celtic mythology, is a fascinating and complex goddess, revered as the goddess of war and fate. She is often depicted as a shape shifter and is said to have the ability to transform into a crow, which she uses to foretell the fate of wars. Her appearance as a crow is believed to have been either inspiring or frightening to warriors, depending on the outcome of the battle.

Morrigan is not a single entity, but is described as a trio of sisters, each with her own unique attributes and abilities. As a goddess of fate, Morrigan is believed to have the power to shape the outcome of battles, foretelling either doom or victory. She is also known for her ability to transform into other creatures, such as wolves or eels, and is often associated with the natural world, particularly with rivers and lakes.

As a member of the Tuatha De Danann, the folk of the goddess Danu, Morrigan is a powerful and revered figure in Celtic mythology. Her role as a goddess of war and fate reflects the importance of battle and warfare in Celtic society, and her shape shifting abilities and association with the natural world highlight the close connection between the spiritual and physical realms in Celtic belief.