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Little Known Goddesses

© Catherine Harris

There are many well-known goddesses to research and write about. This week Goddess Weekly will cover some of the lesser known Druid goddesses that don’t often get the headlines. In some places there is scant information available which makes the digging for facts all the more interesting.

Aeval

Aeval is the Celtic goddess of sexuality. Called the “Lady of Sexuality,” she was a prominent goddess in Ireland. Aeval is the Fairy Queen of Munster, and she was responsible for making the men of the area slaves to their wives sexual wishes. On a moonlit night, Aeval called a court to see if the rumors were factual of the men neglecting their wives sexual needs. She found sufficient evidence to believe the rumors were fact, and she commanded the men to bow to the women’s sexual wishes.

Abnoba

Abnoba is the Celtic goddess of the hunt. It is believed that she originated around the Black Forest, and she was sometimes equated with the Roman goddess, Diana. Abnoba was the protector of woods, springs, rivers, and wild animals. Rivers throughout England were named Avon in her honor. Abnoba was also considered a goddess of childbirth.

Blodeuwedd

Blodeuwedd is the Welsh goddess of Spring. She was made totally out of flowers. It is said that her form was to cover up for his cold heart that longed for the blood of the King, her husband Llew, to fall upon the soil. The Encyclopedia of Mystica tells the story of how she tricked the King into revealing the secret way in which he could be killed. After he told her the possible way to end his life she tricked him into setting himself up in that position. With one foot in a cauldron and one foot on a coat while wrapped in fishing net Blodeuwedd’s lover, Goronwy, stabbed the King with a weapon formed during sacred hours. Instead of dying the Llew was turned into an eagle and later returned to human form. Legend has it that Blodeuwedd was turned into an owl, a bird that must haunt the night and be shunned by all other birds. Llew eventually killed Goronwy.

Blodeuwedd is also said to be the Ninefold Goddess of the Western Aisles of Paradise. She was considered one of the virgin goddesses.

Medb

Medb is an Irish goddess. She is one of the triple goddess of Morrigan. Medb is the Queen of Connacht, and her name means “she who intoxicates.” She is the goddess of sexuality, war, and intoxication. In ancient Ireland the king wed this goddess ritually by way of her priestess. Medb is an earth and fertility goddess, but she is most known for her role as a goddess of war. Medb knows how to use weapons to her advantage, and it is said that the very sight of her will make a man go blind. Legend has it that she runs faster than a horse.

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