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The Legend
of the Maiden

From The Mysts of Annwfn Book of Shadows

In Ages long past, the lovely Lady Brighid came to Hibernia to dwell in that land among Her people. She brought to them many special treasures from the Outer Realms to enrich their lives. She gave them the art of Smithcraft, Poetry, and Inspiration. Brighid also shared a sacred Cauldron that overflowed with inspiration and love. She was adept at the healing arts, and in the Magick of Medicine. Her people loved her deeply, and kindled a fire in Her honor that was constantly tended by nineteen maidens, so it would never go out.

The Lady Brighid eventually became a mother, and Her people rejoiced, knowing their lands would be fruitful just as their Goddess was fertile. However, Brighid also knew the misery of loss. When one of Her beloved sons was killed, the whole land wept. She lamented so deeply that She invented keening, the mournful song of the bereaved women of Erin. Her Flame burned so brightly, however, that happiness soon returned to the land. She bestowed upon Her people yet another gift: the Art of Whistling.

However, in the fullness of time, the beloved Lady could no longer dwell openly with Her people, and She made Her home in the Sidhe. There, She would dwell close to Her people and Her land, and they could call upon Her at the appointed times, and keep Her Flame burning within their hearts. The Eternal Flame continues to burn!

This excerpt from The Mysts of Annwfn Book of Shadows, appeared in NightScapes, a journal of Magick, Paganism and the Occult 1:5. Subscriptions are $13.00 a year/six issues, sample copy $3.00. Write to: NightScapes, PO Box 4559, Mesa AZ 85211-4559. Phone: (602) 898-3551. (You may want to confirm their current publishing schedule before sending payment.) Information about The Mysts of Annwfn, which publishes NightScapes, is also available.