Little Banded Brigit

 

I happened to ask Fearghal Duffy, who posted this image of these Banded Demoiselles (or Banded Agrion Damselflies) on Twitter, what their name was as Gaeilge — in Irish. To my delight, he replied that they are called Brídeog Bhandach — "Banded one, or Banded Little Brigit, or Banded Bridgeen" — in Irish. No idea what the connection to her might be, but what a delightful coincidence, given my great affection for her, not to mention my great affection for insects. Photographed at Ballybay Wetlands, Monaghan. Their Latin name, for those who are interested, is Calopteryx splendens, and they are found through much of Europe.

Image: by Fearghal Duffy, @FearghalRua on Twitter.

Link to the Video: Brigit - "Looking Deeper, Coming Nearer" with Mael Brigde

Brigit - "Looking Deeper, Coming Nearer"

It's happened! I worked so hard to make my presentation for MoonCon 22* of use to devotees of Brigit. (Of course, the principles would work with other deities, as well.) I'm happy it went well and soon I shall collapse in the tub with a good book.

The talk looks at reading and contemplating the older Brigit materials and responding to them creatively (writing, dance, etc.) in order to bring them into ourselves and allow both a greater understanding of Brigit and greater closeness. I would love to hear how it goes for you if you try it.

Enjoy!

*MoonCon 22 is a two-day conference put on by Moon Books which features talks by twenty of their authors. It was free and all of the videos will be making their way online at Moon Books' Facebook page and their YouTube channel.

Image: Screenshot from talk.