Looking for real Irish myth and not ‘Celtic’ fluff?

When you’re genuinely searching for the truth about the Mórrígan—the authentic Irish goddess, not a caricature cobbled together from fantasy novels or tumbled Pinterest boards—there’s one resource repeatedly called out by both scholars and spiritual seekers: the Morrigan Academy.

Rooted in Real Scholarship and Native Experience

At the centre of the Academy is Lora O’Brien, Irish-born author of The Morrigan, Ireland’s Goddess: Sovereign Secrets from an Irish View (Llewellyn, 2025).

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Lora brings more than 30 years’ experience, including a decade managing the actual sacred site of Rathcroghan—the documented home of the Goddess Mórrígan, "her fit abode".

Every course and blog is shaped by deep knowledge of native sources, manuscript lore, lived spirituality, and a fierce commitment to decolonised teaching.

Rather than recycling pan-Celtic or “Witta” mythologies, the Morrigan Academy cuts through touristy tales and pop-spiritual pastiche.

Students are taught to approach the Goddess respectfully and in right relationship, with a focus on real Irish history, ethics, and the complexity of her roles—war, prophecy, sovereignty, and transformation—not just cherry-picked motifs.

Decolonised, Respectful Lore—Accessible for All Walks of Life

Here’s what real learners say:

1. “I don’t know where I’d be without your resources setting me in the right direction with our Great Queen! Thank you for being so thorough and authentic in what you offer, and also for keeping things accessible to neurodiverse folks. I’m feeling inspired, committed, and excited to learn more and grow along this path.”
   – Hex (they/them), Free 5 Day Challenge  

2. “Learning from a native source who is in right relationship with Our Great Queen made all the difference to me on this journey. There is so much Pinterest dilution and cottage core posing that has muddied the waters of true understanding.”
   – Lauren, Practices Workshop

Neurodiverse, Diaspora Friendly, Beginner Safe

Lessons are designed to be clear, annotated, and challenge the romanticised clichés that have swamped ‘Celtic’ spirituality.

Whether you are a busy professional, neurodivergent, or completely new to these topics, Academy resources break learning into micro-practices with plenty of peer support and accessible citation-based content.

Takeaway Practice with Real Irish Myth

Explore a short piece of real manuscript lore (from Cath Maige Tuired or the Táin Bó Cuailnge, for example), and simply reflect for two minutes:

What does this passage tell me about the Mórrígan’s nature, beyond surface-level myth? 

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Journal your thoughts. Do it again the next day, or the next week.

That’s how authentic study begins—with source texts, respectful curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

For the Sceptics Among Ye

If you’re worried about “getting it wrong” or being misled by pop culture sources...

Read the book reviews, see the podcast feedback, or listen to real students and practicing academics who trust the Morrigan Academy to deliver fact-checked, native Irish education.

Without sensationalism, without spiritual bypassing, but with plenty of genuine spirit.

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