The Gods & Goddesses of Irish Paganism

The gods and goddesses of Irish tradition emerge from a rich body of medieval mythology, where they appear as rulers, warriors, healers, poets, craftspeople and figures closely connected with the land and sovereignty. Explore their stories, relationships, and roles in the surviving sources, alongside how they are understood in contemporary Irish Paganism.

Explore the Gods & Goddesses

  • “Painting by Wyn Abbot showing a seasonal landscape divided between winter and spring: the Cailleach on a snowy hillside, Brigid in green on the spring side, a bare tree with spiralled roots, animals, lanterns, snowdrops, and a swan flying overhead.”

    The Cailleach and Brigid: Seasonal Powers

    Explore the Cailleach and Brigid through the changing seasons, their associations with winter and spring, and the traditions surrounding these…

  • Who Is the Mórrígan?

    Explore the Mórrígan through Irish mythology, her associations with sovereignty, prophecy and battle, and her place in contemporary practice.

  • The Cailleach and the Wild Wisdom of Winter

    Explore the Cailleach as a powerful figure of winter, wilderness and the land, and discover the mythology and traditions associated…