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Pagan Portals - Raven Goddess

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I have read quite a few of the Pagan Portals titles, and this is a title that fits well into the series. My knowledge of The Morrigan was minimal before I read this book, and I feel that, despite its brevity (which is in line with the rest of the series), I have learned a lot.

Morgan Daimler has clearly put a lot of time and effort into her study and presents the outcome of her research well The only slightly negative comment I would make is that the author is not open to other modern interpretations of the old writings - there is no room in the book to consider whether other modern authors may in fact have made a valid point - however, as this book is so well researched, that's something I am happy to overlook.

Well written, easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable (apart from the annoying American spellings). If you have any interest in Irish folklore, history, religion, this is definitely one to add to the list.

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I think that this was an interesting book. I knew of Morrigan from reading the King Arthur series. It was very interesting to see where her story came from and to gain more context about her from a cultural and mythological background.

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A wonderful and insightful addition to any pagan library. Morgan Daimler picks up and expands further upon the Morrigan. This book I found to be quite insightful following the previous book simply titled 'the Morrigian' and would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this mysterious goddess.

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Morgan Daimler does an incredible job on her second Pagan Portal book on the topic of Celtic goddess The Morrigan. This edition, Raven Goddess, takes a deeper look at the mentions of the Morrigan in Celtic literature and story culture, tying back items to both pagan practice and historical aspects of Irish culture. While there are many similar Morrigan stories in this book Daimler breaks down the important areas of why certain descriptors are powerfully important, and how they can be misconstrued to someone who has not put as much time and focus into the practice and study of The Morrigan. For those with an eye more on history and mythology of Ireland, this book is an incredible and quick read. Daimler also keeps readers curious, and provides more points of study for those wishing to continue on.

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Excellent and we'll researched book on the Morrigan. The Morrigan is one of those figures from myth that not enough is known to us. Morgan Daimler does a great job of trying to separate past myths from modern retellings. It's an enjoyable read for anyone interested in Celtic Mythology.

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