Who is Morrigan? : A brief
The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. She was the Irish goddess of death, destiny, and battle. The Morrigan is primarily related to fate and war, particularly with predicting tragedy, demise, or military success. She frequently plays the badb, a crow, in this role. She inspires warriors to fight and can aid in the defeat of their foes. She inspires warriors to carry out valiant deeds, terrorizes their adversaries, and is depicted washing the bloodstained clothes of the doomed. She is also viewed as a manifestation of the earth- and sovereignty-goddess, primarily signifying the goddess's duty as a defender of the territory and its inhabitants. She is most usually recognized as a goddess of combat and war. She is frequently depicted as a trio of people, known as "the three Morirgana," who are all sisters. The three individuals who make up the triad are sometimes identified as Badb, Macha, and Nemain while they are som...