Contents Introduction: Priestess of the Morrigan 1 Part 1: The Nature of the MorriganChapter 1: The Morrigan: Who She Is and Who She Isn't 7 Chapter 2: Belly Full of Blood: The Morrigan and War 23 Chapter 3: Victory and Healing 31 Chapter 4: Not for a Woman's Backside: Sex and the Morrigan 41 Chapter 5: The Price of a Crown: Goddess of Sovereignty 51 Chapter 6: Invoking the Peace: Battlefield Devotions 59 Part 2: Vision and Prophecy Chapter 7: Becoming the Vessel: Visionary Work and the Morrigan 73 Chapter 8: The Morrigan's Wolves: A Vision Regarding Community 93 Chapter 9: Poisonous Hearts: A Vision of Serpents 99 Chapter 10: UPG and the Morrigan 109 Part 3: Devotions and Oaths Chapter 11: Initiations 125 Chapter 12: Devotional Work 133 Chapter 13: The Halidom of Macha: Oaths and Vows 155 Part 4: Sorcery and Ritual Craft Chapter 14: She Sung Spells of Power: Curse Work and the Morrigan 167 Chapter 15: Ritual Dynamics 183 Chapter 16: Group Rituals 197 Conclusion 235 Appendix: Irish Myths and Resources 237 Bibliography 247 Index 251.