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Pagan Portals - Brigantia
112 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2025
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August 14, 2025
What a coup de grace for Breen’s third radiant tribute to the enigmatic and multifaceted Celtic goddess! This book effortlessly weaves discerning scholarship, deep spirituality, and her own inimitable poetic insight into an accessible volume worthy of both the seeker’s altar and the academic’s study.
This text stands on its own, but readers would be well-served to pause on Breen’s previous texts too—they really are companion pieces that explore the veiled mysteries of the divine feminine and the shifting guises of Brigid and Maman Brigitte. In Brigantia, the author now directs her formidable perspicacity toward Brigantia, an aspect and deity as complex and commanding as the land she has been linked with for centuries.
Breen’s narrative deftly explores Brigantia not only as the archetypal mother goddess—generous of heart and empowering guardianship—but also as the indomitable warrior, protector of tribe and hearth. Researchers will appreciate Breen’s careful linkage of historical archetypes, drawing on archaeological findings and mythic traditions to reveal the layers of fertility and sovereignty, while spiritualists will be enlightened by her contemplation of Brigantia’s origin and role in the psychic landscape of modern folk practice.
What I feel distinguishes Brigantia is Breen’s refusal to limit her goddess to one facet. Scholars have long debated the unifying theory of a mother goddess across many nations and cultures, and it is all too easy to separate each tribe to constituent belief models – but Breen is both an informed realist and dedicated spiritualist. In Brigantia, she elegantly presents for consideration a goddess whole—one who embraces the dark, the luminous, the poetic, and the fiercely protective. This text is more oracular than previous work; and I believe the author’s voice is much more clearly defined against the backdrop of research and myth that can never truly be conclusive, but rises from the cross-pollination of European population movement and interaction. Breen’s earlier works paved the way for holistic insight, blending deep research with clear capacity to sense the sacred in the ordinary; or rather the facets of tribalism and family that are present across all cultures – in fact the common elements that unite us all as a species. Here, she encourages readers to see Brigantia as both ancestral memory and present force, alive within each soul willing to listen to the ancient call. The style is not imperative, but an open invitation to all who yearn to know a nuanced and deeper insight to the more authoritative Brigid.
In short, Brigantia is ideally suited for those fascinated by Celtic spirituality, goddess lore, or the ephemeral intersection of history and living practice. It is a work that does not merely explicate—rather, it enlivens, inviting readers into meditation and a deepening relationship with the Feminine Divine through historical citation. This volume is both scholarly in its roots and profoundly spiritual in its bloom, illuminating paths for those who long to know, and feel, the power of Brigantia.
This text stands on its own, but readers would be well-served to pause on Breen’s previous texts too—they really are companion pieces that explore the veiled mysteries of the divine feminine and the shifting guises of Brigid and Maman Brigitte. In Brigantia, the author now directs her formidable perspicacity toward Brigantia, an aspect and deity as complex and commanding as the land she has been linked with for centuries.
Breen’s narrative deftly explores Brigantia not only as the archetypal mother goddess—generous of heart and empowering guardianship—but also as the indomitable warrior, protector of tribe and hearth. Researchers will appreciate Breen’s careful linkage of historical archetypes, drawing on archaeological findings and mythic traditions to reveal the layers of fertility and sovereignty, while spiritualists will be enlightened by her contemplation of Brigantia’s origin and role in the psychic landscape of modern folk practice.
What I feel distinguishes Brigantia is Breen’s refusal to limit her goddess to one facet. Scholars have long debated the unifying theory of a mother goddess across many nations and cultures, and it is all too easy to separate each tribe to constituent belief models – but Breen is both an informed realist and dedicated spiritualist. In Brigantia, she elegantly presents for consideration a goddess whole—one who embraces the dark, the luminous, the poetic, and the fiercely protective. This text is more oracular than previous work; and I believe the author’s voice is much more clearly defined against the backdrop of research and myth that can never truly be conclusive, but rises from the cross-pollination of European population movement and interaction. Breen’s earlier works paved the way for holistic insight, blending deep research with clear capacity to sense the sacred in the ordinary; or rather the facets of tribalism and family that are present across all cultures – in fact the common elements that unite us all as a species. Here, she encourages readers to see Brigantia as both ancestral memory and present force, alive within each soul willing to listen to the ancient call. The style is not imperative, but an open invitation to all who yearn to know a nuanced and deeper insight to the more authoritative Brigid.
In short, Brigantia is ideally suited for those fascinated by Celtic spirituality, goddess lore, or the ephemeral intersection of history and living practice. It is a work that does not merely explicate—rather, it enlivens, inviting readers into meditation and a deepening relationship with the Feminine Divine through historical citation. This volume is both scholarly in its roots and profoundly spiritual in its bloom, illuminating paths for those who long to know, and feel, the power of Brigantia.
August 7, 2025
An excellent piece of writing and thoroughly researched. I was impressed by the amount of new findings and connections Breen makes that provide a new, wider and deeper understanding of Brigantia. She breaks the academic and religious narrative and backs it up either tons of references. Yet, she weaves into this academic work personal and intimate thoughts and co sideratuins, which make the book far more pleasurable to read than traditional academic texts. I would thoroughly recommend it!
August 14, 2025
This is a masterfully researched and deeply insightful exploration of one of Celtic mythology’s most intriguing figures. Breen’s breadth of knowledge shines through every page, blending meticulous scholarship with an engaging, accessible style. The depth and quality of her research bring Brigantia vividly to life, making this an essential read for anyone interested in history, mythology, or the divine feminine. I would highly recommend.
August 9, 2025
The author has a weird fixation on calling Brigantia a mother goddess, as well as trying to link her to British imperialism and the British royal family. There are a lot of very sus interpretations within the book as well. There are vastly better resources for learning about Brigantia.
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