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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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Hi Paul, this is fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. I had no idea Brigid had travelled so far. I am particularly intrigued by the snake association, considering that her contemporary, St Patrick is said to have driven all the snakes from Ireland. I understand that in other cultures snakes are often associated with the female, so this potential interpretation is really interesting. Anyway, thanks again! 💕

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Thank you. Really enjoyed reading this ❤️

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Music to my ears, Eithne, thanks for getting in touch! 💕

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Thank you, Ali. This is wonderful & just what I needed.

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Ah... that's great to hear, thanks for letting me know! 💕

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Loved reading this. Thank you very much ☘️💚

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Thank you, Deirdre. You are very kind. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💕

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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 :-)

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Thank you, John! I am very much enjoying your Brigid series at the moment, too. 💕

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Thank you, though I think I got a bit ambitious with mine. Trying to get 4 more episodes posted today before it goes out of date. But I love how you tell and word your stories there. Some I have never heard before and some refreshing memories. Beautiful.

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Well I hope you dont mind if I read them over the next few days instead of all at once. I am at work today, and wont get much time to read. 💕

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