:: Goddess Brigid
::
Her Symbols
and Sacred Objects
Goddess symbols like those representing the Celtic goddess Brigid were incorporated into the worship of
all the ancient goddesses. They were often worn as jewelry and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
The goddess Brigid is often represented by symbols
associated with light and farm animals. It is not surprising that many of our icons
representing compassion and inspiration are derived from the ancient goddess symbols of Brigid.
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| General: |
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Fire (especially sparks, sudden flames), hearth, forge,
light, candles, sunrise, springs and wells, poetry, whistling,
embroidery, arrows, bells, thresholds and doorways, sandstone rock formations (ex. large
monoliths like those found at Stonehenge), bells,
St. Brigid's cross, cloak, midwifery, middle of winter (Imbolc),
corn dolls, and the number 19
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| Animals: |
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Lambs and ewes, dairy cows, bees, owls, serpents (especially two
entwined), and all hibernating animals (ex. snakes, badgers,
groundhogs)
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| Plants: |
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Dandelion, snowdrops, crocus, trillium, acorns
and oak tree,
corn, oats, sage, pumpkin seeds, heather, chamomile, broom,
shamrock, rushes, straw, and all field flowers
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Heather, wisteria, violet, lavender, lemon verbena, and
heliotrope
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| Gems
and Metals: |
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Gold, brass,
silver, carnelian,
agate, copper,
amethyst, jasper, and rock crystallazuli to open the throat chakra.
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| Colors: |
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White, yellow,
black, and red
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