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Susan Byron

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How Brigid went from a Celtic goddess to Catholic saint

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By Susan Byron
| IrishCentral Verified
Spring in Ireland traditionally starts on St Brigid's Day, February 1. However, this may not be entirely historically accurate, as it is a celebration with roots long before pre-Christian times, some 6,000 years ago, when no written tradition existed. As was the case in many ancient cultures around the world, female deities ruled supreme, making the similarities between Egyptian mythology and Irish mythology quite remarkable.
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How Brigid went from a Celtic goddess to Catholic saint

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By Susan Byron
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How Brigid went from a Celtic goddess to Catholic saint

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By Susan Byron
| IrishCentral Verified
Spring in Ireland traditionally starts on St Brigid's Day, February 1. However, this may not be entirely historically accurate, as it is a celebration with roots long before pre-Christian times, some 6,000 years ago, when no written tradition existed. As was the case in many ancient cultures around the world, female deities ruled supreme, making the similarities between Egyptian mythology and Irish mythology quite remarkable.
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