Brigit: Lady of the Irish Otherworld

<p>Could Brigit have been Queen of the Leinster Fairies?</p><p>Step into the mystical heart of Ireland and uncover the hidden essence of <strong><em>Brigit,</em></strong> a figure revered as both goddess and saint, yet shrouded in mystery. In this spellbinding exploration, <strong>Pauline Breen </strong>reveals Brigit as you’ve never imagined her — a powerful fae woman and sovereign of the Irish Otherworld.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This book explores:</p><ul><li>Her lineage among the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland’s mythical race of divine beings, and her deep kinship with the fae folk.</li><li> The Sí and Brigit: why Ireland’s fairy lore cannot be told without her</li><li> Death, keening, and Brigit’s forgotten role as psychopomp</li><li> Fire, smithcraft, and the cauldron of inexhaustible plenty — gifts that link saintly 'miracles' to Otherworld magic<br>• Sacred geography: from Newgrange to Croghan Hill, the places where her presence still thrums<br>• Living practice: rituals, wells, and seasonal customs that let modern seekers meet Brigit as Queen of the Leinster Fairies</li></ul>