Goddesses

Goddesses from around the world.

Aerfen

Aerfen, British War goddess, her shrine is at Glyndfrdwy on the River Dee.

Added: 28/02/2003

Agrona

Agrona (slaughtering).British. A warrior Goddess, seemingly a version of the Irish Morrigan, in that she is associated with rivers as well. Later this archetype became masculinized among the Cymri as Aeron.

Added: 28/02/2003

Ana, Anna, Anan

A Pelasgain Goddess, sister of Belus, known to the Italians as Anna Perenna or 'Perennial Anna'. She is connected with barley cakes and her festival was March 15th. Appears in Irish mythology as the Danaan Goddess Ana or Anan (Anann). Was part of the Fate trinity of Ana, Badb and Macha, known as The Morrigan.

Added: 22/09/2001

Andrasta

Andrasta. British. A warrior Goddess of the Iceni tribe, who accepted sacrifices of hares and, perhaps, humans. She is perhaps best known as the deity invoked by the Iceni warrior-queen Boudicca in her rebellion against Rome.

Added: 28/02/2003

Anu

Irish Mother Goddess, gave her name to the Paps of Anu, twin hills in County Kerry. (See also Anann, Badhbh and Macha). The colour blue is used to honour her as Goddess of the dark-blue night sky.

Added: 22/09/2001

Aphrodite

(From Greek aphros 'foam' and dineó 'I whirl' or duõ 'I dive')Greek; Goddess of passionate, sexual love. Aphrodite will assist you in pulling loving energy towards yourself. She was born of the bloody foam where Cronus threw the genitals of his father Uranus. Metal: Copper, Taort: Empress and Sevens, Gems: emerald, turquoise.

Added: 02/10/2001

Aradia

Italian; Queen of the Witches, daughter of Diana. Aradia is an extremley powerful entity and protectress of Witches in general.

Added: 30/09/2001

Arianrhod

(Ari-an-rod) Welsh Goddess. Mother aspect of the Triple Goddess. Honored at the full moon, beauty, fertility, reincarnation. Goddess of the stars and reincarnation. Call on Arianrhod to help with past life memories and difficulties as well as for contacting the Star People.

Added: 30/09/2001

Artemis

Greek; Goddess of the Moon. The bear was sacred to her and was associated with the constellation Ursa Minor. Tarot: High Prestess, Gems: quartz, moonstone, pearl. Festivals 12 Feb and the 6th day from the New Moon.

Added: 02/10/2001

Astarte

Greek; Fertility Goddess. Whether you wish to bear children or have a magnificent garden, Astarte will assist in your desire.

Added: 30/09/2001

Athena

Greek; Warrior Goddess and Protectress.

Added: 30/09/2001

Badb Catha

BADB (Bibe) / BADHBH Irish war Goddess, said to be able to shape change into a crow or raven. (Badb Catha meaning Battle Raven) Associated with the cauldron, crows and ravens. Life, wisdom, inspiration and enlightenment.

Added: 30/09/2001

Banba

Irish Goddess. Part of a triad with Fotia and Eriu. They used magick to repel invaders.

Added: 30/09/2001

Bast

Egyptian; Goddess of Protection and Cats. Bast is great for vehicle travel as well as walking down a dark alley. Call on her essence in the form of a giant panther to see you through to your destination.

Added: 30/09/2001

Belisma

Belisma, British goddess of Lakes or Rivers, River Ribble in Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Added: 28/02/2003

Blodeuwedd

(blod-oo-eeth) / BLODWIN / BLANCHEFLOR Welsh Goddess. The maiden form of the Triple Goddess. Goddess of the earth in bloom, flowers, wisdom, lunar mysteries, initiations.

Added: 30/09/2001

Boann

(Boo-an) / BOANNAN / BOYNE Irish Goddess. Goddess of the river Boyne; mother of Angus mac Og.

Added: 30/09/2001

Branwen

(Bran-oo-en) Welsh Goddess of love and beauty.

Added: 30/09/2001

Brigantia

Brigantia, British Goddess, gave name to River Brent (Middlesex).

Added: 28/02/2003

Brigit

(Breet) / BRID (Breed) / BRIG / BRIGID / BRIGHID Ireland, Wales, Spain, France Goddess. Associated with Imbloc. Goddess of fire, fertility, the hearth, all feminine arts and crafts and martial arts. Healing, physicians, agriculture, inspiration, learning, poetry, divination, prophecy, smithcraft, animal husbandry, love, witchcraft, occult knowledge. Warrior Goddess and Protectress. Brigid is also a Tripple Goddess. She is strong and wise. Call on her to help protect your children in a tough situation.

Added: 30/09/2001