St Brigid: Saint or Pagan Goddess?

St Brigid is one of the most important figures in Irish history, yet there is a persistent claim that she never existed at all. According to this theory, Brigid was originally a pagan goddess who was later transformed into a Christian saint as Ireland converted to Christianity. Today, that idea is often repeated as fact. In this video, historian Fin Dwyer examines the evidence behind St Brigid. Tracing her story back to the fifth century, he explores the earliest medieval sources, the world Brigid lived in, and the origins of the pagan goddess theory. By looking closely at the historical record, this video asks a simple question. Was Brigid a real woman who played a central role in early Christian Ireland, or was she a myth reshaped over time? Listen to Fin explore this subject in a longer podcast https://linktr.ee/irishhistory Edit: Kate Dunlea