Meeting the Morrigan without the Modern Myths
S02E08 – Meeting the Mórrígan without the Modern Myths
In this episode of the Morrigan Academy Podcast, Lora revisits a foundational question that many people think they have already answered: who is the Mórrígan. Rather than offering another introductory overview, this episode strips away modern fantasy, aesthetic projection, and psychological shorthand to return to how the Mórrígan actually appears in Irish sources and lived practice.
Moving beyond contemporary goddess culture that frames the Mórrígan as an identity, archetype, or comfort figure, this episode explores why meeting an image of her is not the same as meeting the goddess herself, and how those distortions quietly block right relationship.
Drawing on a primary text moment from the Táin Bó Cúailnge, Lora examines how the Mórrígan is revealed through function and consequence rather than symbolism, and why sovereignty, refusal, and responsibility sit at the centre of her encounters in the mythology.
You’ll be invited to reflect on where modern expectations may be shaping your understanding of the Mórrígan, and what changes when you approach her through clarity, restraint, and accountable action instead.
In this episode:
- Why modern fantasy and aesthetics distort relationship with the Mórrígan
- How Irish sources show her through action and consequence rather than image
- What sovereignty actually looks like in the mythology
- Why reassurance, validation, and identity are the wrong entry points
- How discernment replaces sign chasing in mature practice
- A simple grounding practice to reset your approach
Micro practice:
A short discernment practice focused on identifying where an image of the Mórrígan may be replacing honest engagement with real world pressure, responsibility, or avoided truth.
Journal prompt:
What belief, image, or expectation about the Mórrígan might I need to let go of in order to meet her as she is, not as I want her to be?
Next step:
If this episode has helped clarify where modern myths may be interfering with your relationship, Lora’s book The Mórrígan, Ireland’s Goddess offers a source grounded, Irish rooted guide to who she is, how she functions in the mythology, and how to build right relationship without fantasy or distortion. Available wherever you get your books.
