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Airmed?
Jun 24, 2006 15:55:22 GMT -5
Post by wren on Jun 24, 2006 15:55:22 GMT -5
First, forgive me if this is in the wrong forum. Having said that... I am trying to learn more about Airmed (Airmid,sp?). Some sources indicate she is a child of the Tuath de Danann but is she considered a goddess of healing? What I've read is more based on what some modern individuals have intrepreted, giving their take on the story of Airmed and Miach. Any links or references to good sources would be most appreciated...
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Airmed?
Jun 25, 2006 13:22:40 GMT -5
Post by ardri79 on Jun 25, 2006 13:22:40 GMT -5
I was just thinking of doing a paper on Miach Airmeds brother...is Airmed considered a goddess of healing?
In Cath Magh Tuireadh Airmed becomes the holder of healing lore greater then that of Dian Cecht
[glow=red,2,300]"Thereafter Miach was buried by Diancecht and herbs three hundred and sixty-five, according to the number of his joints and sinews, grew through the grave. Then Airmed opened her mantle and separated those herbs according to their properties." [/glow]
And..
[glow=red,2,300]"Diancecht and his two sons, Octriull and Miach, and his daughter Airmed sang spells over the well named Slane. Now their mortally wounded men were cast into it as soon as they were slain. They were alive when they came out. Their mortally wounded became whole through the might of the incantation of the four leeches who were about the well"[/glow]
SOOOooooo.... as Airmed as seen in Cath Magh Tuireadh (The Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh) is sovereign over Healing its possible that the gaelic Healers viewed Airmed as their Soveriegn Goddess
Just as an after thought...
[glow=red,2,300]"But Diancecht came to her, and he confused the herbs, so that no one knows their proper cures unless the Holy Spirit should teach them afterwards. And Diancecht said "If Miach be not, Airmed shall remain"[/glow]
Judging by this paragraph I'd say the Healers would have sought knowlege through the Airmed too.
is she considered a goddess of healing? I'd say yes
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Airmed?
Jun 25, 2006 13:29:21 GMT -5
Post by wren on Jun 25, 2006 13:29:21 GMT -5
Over in the Gods and Goddesses Forum, I asked this in the Irish Pantheon thread as well. I don't want to confuse the discussion by holding it in two places but... Senbecc indicated she is more of a kitchen witch, perhaps, but the links he gave me both seemed to indicate she is a goddess of herbal healing (Goddess of the Green), her brother a god of sugery and healing.
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Airmed?
Jun 25, 2006 13:47:49 GMT -5
Post by ardri79 on Jun 25, 2006 13:47:49 GMT -5
I headed over to the other thread and I'd say two things to you...
1 By focusing on the fact that Airmed used herbs to heal I think you're placing a modern interpretation of medicine on ancient legend. The Gael didnt have Reiki healing or modern refined medicinces etc... herbs were it. Aside from that she revives the dead tahts a trick and a half with herbs alone.
2. From a GT perspective all our Gods are omnifunctional there is no 1 god the sun or of anything. Airmeds knowlege of herbs wouldnt limit her sovereignty over other aspects of healing.
If you're looking to reconcile a gaelic god to a wiccan path I cant help you IMO its not possible and to try is pointless. If not detrimental to the flagging gaelic culture
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Airmed?
Jun 26, 2006 15:41:42 GMT -5
Post by wren on Jun 26, 2006 15:41:42 GMT -5
Actually, I was asking if she was considered a goddess. I am not trying to reconcile her to wicca or anything else. Simply asking if she is considered a goddess, in the scheme of things, which you answered one way and Senbecc "seemed" to answer another...kitchen witch. It was that difference I was clarifying. I am not trying to associate her with wicca at all.
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Airmed?
Jun 27, 2006 5:52:34 GMT -5
Post by ardri79 on Jun 27, 2006 5:52:34 GMT -5
Sorry twas just a disclaimer, nothing personal
She is a goddess if shes a tuatha de dannan in the legends then ye can be sure of it.
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