For anyone interested to learn more about Macha, whether just getting to know this powerful deity or wanting to delve deeper into a personal connection with her, Morgan Daimler’s book is the best resource. Starting with the first mentions about Macha in the Old Irish manuscripts and progressing into to a modern-day perspective of her, Morgan Daimler takes the reader on a journey to uncover the many aspects of this goddess. The book gives thorough consideration to academic viewpoints, archaeological findings and lore while beautifully weaving in the author’s personal gnosis. Great scholarship and personal style blend syncretically in “Macha”, a book which stands out as both a homage to the goddess and a guide for those seeking her.
Description
Exploring the myths of Macha, one of the three Morrigans
Many people know the goddess Macha as one of the three Morrigans, but they may not be aware of her complex mythology apart from her sisters'. Macha is the premier goddess of Ulster, a powerful being who appears across stories in different forms, from a primordial deity to a human queen, each story offering a piece of who she was and is. This book explores all her various appearances in the original texts, as well as the ways she shows up in modern fiction and neopaganism, while sharing methods that can be used to better understand and honour her.
Genres
Pages112
Released2026
LanguageEnglish
PublisherMoon Books
ISBN9781917991285
SellerSimon & Schuster
About the author(s)
Morgan Daimler teaches classes on Irish myth and magical practices, fairies, and related subjects in the United States and internationally. She has been published in multiple anthologies as well as articles in various magazines, and she is one of the world's foremost experts on all things Fairy. Besides the titles available through Moon Books Morgan has a high fantasy novel 'Into Shadow' through Cosmic Egg and has an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series called Between the Worlds. Morgan has also presented papers on fairies and on fairies and witches at several university conferences.
