Brigid, also known as Brigit, Brighid, and Bride, is an Irish goddess of the Sacred Flame.
Brigid has three faces, each of which represents her authority over poetry, healing, and smithcraft.
- She is the guardian of the sacred wells and rivers of healing and rebirth, as well as the sacred fires of creation, and is known as the Great Goddess.
- Imbolc, her festival, is observed on February 1st or 2nd, when holy bonfires are kept blazing all evening to summon the sun from its slumber.
- Brigid is the patroness of poets and priestesses, as well as the mother of innovations and handicrafts.
- She is also the wise lady of healing.
- The goddess Brigid was transformed into Saint Brigid of Kildare when Christian ideas entered the ancient world.
