A Tale of Two Brigids; Goddess vs. Saint

Did Saint Brigid actually exist? Or was she a reimagining of the Irish pagan goddess (or a druidess) of the same name?

FYI: You can read a text-version of this essay—complete with links to resources and references—over on IrishMyths.com: “The Irish Goddess Brigid vs. Saint Brigid”: https://irishmyths.com/2025/01/16/brigid/

00:00 Intro: Were the Goddess Brigid & Saint Brigid the Same Person?
01:53 What Is Brigid the Goddess Of?
05:24 What is Brigid the Patron Saint Of?
08:55 Was Saint Brigid a Real Person?
10:54 The Saint Brigid’s Day—Imbolc Connection
12:32 Was Saint Brigid a Pagan?

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