Hi Ali. In Haiti there is another version of Brigit: Maman Brijit (Mother Brigitte), or Manman. She is considered to be the spouse of Bawon Samdi (Baron Samedi who is sometimes associated with St Expedite), and the mother of all gede (spirits). Cemeteries are considered sacred to her especially those in which the first burial was of a female. When female ancestral spirts are being petitioned first offerings of brandy, rum or black roosters are made at the foot of a tree consecrated to Brijit. She is believed to be of Caucasian appearance. In Born of Blood and Fire Richard Ward speculates that Brigitte could have been introduced to Haiti by Irish plantation workers or by Irish soldiers in the British army who occupied part of the island for 5 years in the late 18th century. Ward notes that "one of the animals associated with the Celtic Brigitte is the snake, and that, together with her associated element of fire, may have contributed to her adoption." In addition she is sometimes syncretized with both St Bride and Mary Magdalene.
Hi Ali. In Haiti there is another version of Brigit: Maman Brijit (Mother Brigitte), or Manman. She is considered to be the spouse of Bawon Samdi (Baron Samedi who is sometimes associated with St Expedite), and the mother of all gede (spirits). Cemeteries are considered sacred to her especially those in which the first burial was of a female. When female ancestral spirts are being petitioned first offerings of brandy, rum or black roosters are made at the foot of a tree consecrated to Brijit. She is believed to be of Caucasian appearance. In Born of Blood and Fire Richard Ward speculates that Brigitte could have been introduced to Haiti by Irish plantation workers or by Irish soldiers in the British army who occupied part of the island for 5 years in the late 18th century. Ward notes that "one of the animals associated with the Celtic Brigitte is the snake, and that, together with her associated element of fire, may have contributed to her adoption." In addition she is sometimes syncretized with both St Bride and Mary Magdalene.
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Very comprehensive and incredibly well put together. A lot to go through, and will be a pleasure for a day or two :-)