Bridget: Saint, Goddess, Myth

About this episode

Naomi and Tim discuss the figure of Bridget, exploring her origins as a goddess and her transformation into a saint.

This month marks the official start of spring in Ireland and to mark it Naomi and Tim discuss the figure of Bridget, Brigid or Bríd. A goddess in Gaelic times who became Christianised into Saint Bridget, the stories about this figure reveal fascinating details about the society that produced them. A bonus Halfpint debrief episode is available here for Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/halfpint-debrief-151451289 Here are links to some podcasts we mentioned in the episode that have delived into Bridget and her legacy in Ireland: The Irish History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7frXuuvcxGMDnDdim5Wv20?si=77qeFMbERYSyD5yP-crldw Talking History: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LY4tBxJRYSfM6VIwJ3eyn?si=MBNVncl0SuqBjCppl0miww

People in this episode

Hosts: Naomi, Tim

Topics covered

• Irish mythology
• Christianity
• Celtic culture
• Saints
• Spring traditions

Keywords

• Bridget
• Brigid
• Bríd
• Irish mythology
• Saint Bridget
• Celtic culture
• spring

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Irish History Podcast, Talking History

Books & works: Bridget, Brigid, Bríd

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