Ravenhawk: Witch In The Shadows

Hail Hekate! 🗝
Hail Morgana! 🌙
Hail Lilith! 🌑

EDIT to answer the comment below:

MORGANA AND LILITH ARE NOT GODDESSES COMMENT AND WHY THEY WERE INCLUDED AS SUCH!

1. Morgan le Fay is not traditionally part of a single ancient “pantheon” the way gods like The Morrígan or Brigid are. She comes primarily from Arthurian legend, especially medieval Welsh/British traditions surrounding Avalon and King Arthur.

Over time, though, many modern Pagan and occult traditions began interpreting her as a goddess-like figure, priestess, fairy queen, or archetype of feminine magic.

The confusion comes from the fact that Morgan/Morgana shares traits with several Celtic and mythological figures, so modern practitioners sometimes “map” her onto different pantheons or goddess currents.

The most common comparisons are:

The Morrígan (Irish Celtic)
This is probably the comparison you are seeing most often online.

Both are associated with magic, sovereignty, battle symbolism, prophecy, death/rebirth themes, and powerful feminine energy.

Both also became “feared women” in later Christianized stories.

However, many scholars strongly argue they are NOT historically the same figure.

Modron (Welsh/Brythonic Celtic)

Some researchers think Morgan may descend from older Welsh goddess traditions connected to Modron.

Modron is tied to the Otherworld, motherhood, Avalon-like symbolism, and magical lineage.

Circe and Medea (Greek parallels)

Medieval writers often shaped Morgan similarly to classical enchantresses.

This is more literary influence than pantheon identity.

Avalon Priestess / Fairy Queen traditions:

In modern Avalon spirituality and Goddess traditions, Morgana is sometimes treated almost as a priestess-goddess of Avalon itself.

Especially after The Mists of Avalon, many people began viewing her as a guardian of feminine mysteries, witchcraft, healing, and the old ways.

Historically speaking, the safest academic answer is:

Morgana belongs to Arthurian mythology with probable Celtic roots.

She is NOT officially part of a documented ancient Celtic pantheon.

Modern Paganism and occult traditions often reinterpret her as: a Celtic goddess archetype,
an Avalonian priestess,
a fae queen,
or a manifestation of the Divine Feminine.

A really interesting rabbit hole for research would be:
Geoffrey of Monmouth’s original “Morgen” traditions
Welsh/Brythonic Avalon lore
Comparisons between Morgana and The Morrígan
Modern Avalon spirituality and witchcraft traditions
The demonization of female magical figures in medieval Christianity
You are right that this comparison is not universally accepted. A lot of modern spiritual communities blend Morgana with Celtic goddess currents symbolically, while historians usually separate them more carefully. That tension between folklore, spirituality, and scholarship is actually part of what makes Morgana so fascinating.

2. LILITH IS NOT A GODDESS:

It depends heavily on which tradition or interpretation you’re looking at. Lilith is one of those figures whose identity changed dramatically over time.
Historically, Lilith was not originally worshiped as a goddess in the way deities like Ishtar, Hecate, or Inanna were.
Here’s the breakdown:
In ancient Mesopotamian lore, related spirits called lilītu were associated with wind, night, wilderness, and sometimes danger or seduction.
In later Jewish folklore, Lilith became known as a rebellious female figure, most famously appearing in medieval texts like the Alphabet of Ben Sira as Adam’s first wife who refused submission and left Eden.
Traditional Judaism generally viewed Lilith as a demon or dangerous spirit — not a deity.
However, in modern occult, feminist, Neo-Pagan, and witchcraft traditions, many practitioners reinterpret Lilith as:
a symbol of feminine independence,
sexual autonomy,
shadow work,
rebellion against oppression,
dark divine feminine energy.
Because of that, some modern practitioners do venerate her similarly to a goddess or dark feminine archetype, even though historically she was not part of a formal ancient pantheon as a worshiped goddess.
So both statements can be true depending on context:
Historically: not traditionally a goddess.
Modern spiritual practice: often treated like a goddess, spirit, archetype, or divine feminine entity.
That’s why you’ll see conflicting information online — people are speaking from different traditions and time periods.

Last night was Hexxenacht/Walpurgisnacht, the Witches' Night, celebrated in some traditions as the Eve of Beltane.

Tonight is the Flower Moon and Beltane, a night of fire, a liminal time, when the Green Man and the Flower Queen reunite, and the flowers and green things return.

Bright Blessings to all!

- Ravenhawk ⋆☽𓅨☾⋆

Hail Hekate Enodia! 🗝🌑🗝
Hail Hekate Anassa Eneroi! 🗝🌑🗝
Hail Hekate Nykteria! 🗝🌑🗝

Hail Thor, God of Thunder! ⛈️

The son of All-Father Óðinn and the Goddess of Earth Jörð, Thor (Old Norse: Þórr) is the Protector of Asgard and Midgard, a fierce warrior and defender of the Aesir.

Known for controlling thunder, lightning, and the rains, Thor uses His enchanted hammer Mjǫllnir to create storms and defend the innocent. Thor is a source of strength, a God Who brings order to chaos, Who we may call upon in times of strife or fatigue.

In the Eddas and Sagas, we see that He battles the chaotic Jötnar (giants) - which is interesting since, as the son of the jötunn (giantess) Goddess Jörð, Thor is part giant.

Thor also is noted for His hearty appetite, temper, sense of humour and adventurous nature. He is often accompanied by the God of Chaos Loki on His journeys, usually dragging Loki along to fix some mischief.

Thor's symbols include the hammer Mjǫllnir, His belt Megingjörð, His gloves Járngreipr, the colour red (as He is a redhead), and of course, lightning and fire. He travels in a chariot drawn by the immortal goats Tanngnjóstr and Tanngrisnir.

In the Viking age of Scandinavia, Thor was the Guardian of the Assembly (known as the "Thing" in Norse), and often invoked alongside His brother, Týr, God of Justice, in matters of law.

According to HR Ellis Davidson in Gods & Myths of Northern Europe, fire was used in the worship of Thor, and He was known as Véurr (the "Hallower") for the funeral pyre.

Traditional offerings to Thor include fire, mead, ale, beer, whiskey, coffee, meat, bread, or an act of service involving protection, or a physical workout. Plants associated with Thor include the oak tree, hazel, and yarrow, and crystals/stones linked to Him include tektite, tiger's eye, red jasper, carnelian, red agate, and iron.

Thor's Runes are Ansuz, Ehwaz, Ingwaz, Raidho, and Thurisaz.

Thursday is Thor's Day, (Swedish: Torsdag; German: Donnerstag; or Old English: Þūnresdæg), so today, let us honour Him. Hail unto the God of Thunder! ⛈️

- Ravenhawk

(Image from the Viking Oracle Deck, Llewellyn Publications)

The forest never rushes its becoming.

Take one slow breath today
and remember
your growth doesn’t need rushing either. 🌲

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