When the modern person thinks about Celtic culture thoughts are very general. We think about Claddagh rings and other Celtic jewelry, Irish instruments and songs and the foods that are associated with the Celtic culture. However, there is a much deeper celebration possible for people who are interested in Celtic history. That celebration is the spiritual celebration of the different Celtic myths that are important to the people of this heritage. In particular, Celtic women may be interested in learning about the goddesses of Celtic mythology.

Celtic mythology is interesting because it is a polytheistic mythology. In other words, the Celtic people believed in not just one God but in many different gods. They also believed in the power of women and therefore had numerous goddesses who were celebrated in their culture. Women today who are interested in Celtic mythology may want to study these goddesses to get a true sense of the feminine power residing within Celtic heritage.

The most well-known and oft-celebrated goddesses of Celtic myth is Morrigan, the goddess of both prophecy and war. She is one of the most interesting mythological characters because she doesn’t take the form of a woman but instead takes multiple forms throughout the different tales surrounding her story. Those forms include that of a crow, eel, cow and wolf. Women who want to celebrate this Goddess may seek to get Celtic jewelry that depicts any of these different animals.

Other popular goddesses in Celtic mythology include Brigid (a goddess associated with poetry and healing), Eriu (the goddess of sovereignty) and Epona (a horse-goddess). Any woman who finds herself seeking a Celtic guide may want to learn more about the different myths associated with these goddesses. This can provide a very powerful basis for pagan spirituality for some women. Sure, it’s nice to wear Claddagh rings and other Celtic jewelry, but it’s even better if there’s a bigger meaning behind wearing them. Learning about Celtic myth can help you to find that meaning.