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As a goddess of war, kingship, or death, the Morrigan may be one of the most misunderstood goddesses of Irish mythology. In fact, she may not have been a single goddess at all.
The Morrigan is seen as a seductress and a shapeshifter who blended the supernatural, sexuality, and violence in a way that would not be out of place in a modern fantasy or horror film.
The Morrigan is most often described as an Irish goddess of war.
In this role she often takes on the form of a crow, although she also appeared as a wolf or eel.
In many myths the Morrigan appeared to encourage warriors to perform great deeds of courage or strength and could strike foes into their enemies to grant them an easier victory. At times she began the battle, urging both sides to violence until fighting finally began.
Particularly in later tales, the Morrigan was said to take joy in fighting. She relished bloodshed and suffering and took cruel delight in the deaths of great heroes and kings.
