Are the Goddess Brighid and Saint Brigit the Same?
Saint Brigid is a patron saint of Ireland and was second only to Saint Patrick in importance. She lived from the mid 5th century until 525AD. A healer and goldsmith, she was the daughter of a druid, while her mother was allegedly a Christian Pictish slave whom Saint Patrick baptized. Legends tell of her being unable to eat food prepared by her druid father as a child, until he gave her the milk of a cow that had been milked by a Christian. She was also considered to be the midwife of the Virgin Mary. Read on Animals, Birds and Trees Associated with Brighid Working with Brighid for Healing and Protection Imbolc Magic for the Kitchen Witch Many healing wells are named after Saint Brigid, originally dedicated to her goddess counterpart. Original legend saw Brighid accused of a wicked act, to which she picked up a hot coal from a bonfire, placed it in her bosom and walked with it to the Pound of Killen. Unhurt, she dropped the coal and a well sprang up. Its waters have been responsible for
