Brigid'S Light: Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess

This anthology celebrates Brigid, an ancient and mysterious Celtic spirit, and her worldwide influence, featuring art, poetry, stories, spells, rituals, recipes, and traditions from the Celtic diaspora and beyond. It acknowledges Brigid's origins while exploring her impact on immigrants to the Americas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Brigid, an ancient and enigmatic Celtic spirit, holds a prominent place among today's most revered modern goddesses. Revered in various forms, including a saint and a goddess, Brigid has accompanied the Celtic diaspora across the globe. Initially limited to a specific territory, she has now become a universally cherished presence. While acknowledging her origins, this anthology delves into Brigid's significance from the perspectives of those beyond her original Celtic homeland. Curated by Cairelle Crow and Laura Louella, the anthology brings together art, poetry, stories, spells, rituals, recipes, and traditions as a tribute to the far-reaching influence of Brigid's magic and lore, particularly among the descendants of immigrants to the Americas. By showcasing the embodiment of devotion by Brigid's descendants and others touched by her, Cairelle and Laura have given voice to the traveling ancestors and their rich and beautiful heritage.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781578637690