+ The Exalted One + by NekhbetSun

2D • Fantasy • posted on Jul 30, 2008

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Hi Everyone *S* This is my version of the ancient Celtic Goddess Brigid who is the Goddess of fire, fertility, hearth, healing, smithcraft, love, poetry, witchcraft and occult knowledge. Her name means "the exalted one."
She tends the triple fires of smithcraft (physical fire), healing (the fire of life within), and poetry (the fire of the spirit). Green is her color and perhaps one of the reasons she is so beloved is she is said to have invented beer in Ireland!
Her feast day is the Pagan Sabbat Imbolc (the Christian Candlemas) when the predictions for the coming Spring were made, a remnant of which is seen in the modern Groundhog Day.
She had an exclusive female priesthood at Kildare and an ever-burning fire. She had 19 priestesses representing the 19 year cycle of the Celtic "Great Year." Y'all have a great day and thanks a bunch for comments and faves *S* ~ Love & Hugs ~ * Mina *

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Comments (157)

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algra

9:34AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

A very natural pose, especially in the expression of her face. Beautiful composition, all very convincing. This goddess must have a turbulent business with so many faculties!

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Sawen

9:43AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

wonderful scene, great work :)

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RoyalPhoto

9:43AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Excellent work!!!

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lensmusic

9:43AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

A very beautiful and fantastic artwork!

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cameraobscura2

9:44AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

A wonderful tribute to her ever lasting spirit

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Jollyself

9:58AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

First let me say that I am Irish and loved the sharing of my heritage in your commentary. Second, your FX and comp on this is beautiful. Bravo

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PIERRE25

10:06AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Jolie composition, superbe rendu, magnifique image, bravo!

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bpclarke

10:23AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

She is magnificent! The scenery, the character and your technique! Outstanding work. It really speaks to my "Wild Irish Heart". ;o) Bunny

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2Loose2Trek

10:34AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

I was a huge fan of Brigitte back in the sixties ... oops wrong one ... my bad. Excellent work dearest Mina ... this is fantastic!!! HUGZ

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helanker

10:37AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

AAWW How gorgeous she is... the whole scene is lovely and so well completed. BEAUTIFUL ! ! !

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robotalk

10:37AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Splendid image --a fantastic creation..thanks for telling her story...wonderful !

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flaviok

10:40AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Fantástica, uma visão maravilhosa, excelente obra, aplausos (5)

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shadownet

10:51AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

I'll just skip the comments and go straight to FAVE! Wow!

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nawalli

10:52AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Pretty Cool!!!

frymarkdesign

11:11AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

fantastic Mina

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hansklerk

11:20AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Excellent picture. Great work.

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MagikUnicorn

11:24AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Just AWESOME

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Inspired_Art

11:27AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

This is way awesome!

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romanceworks

11:31AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Glowing, magical and gorgeous! CC

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lior

11:47AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Simply: outstanding! Hugs Lior

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wildgoha

11:49AM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Mina ! WOW this is stunning i love the golden glow here ! total beauty one! super

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Eleandras

12:02PM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Wonderful composition !!!!

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emmecielle

12:15PM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Fantastic image ... and thanks for the information! :)

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brycek

12:39PM | Wed, 30 July 2008

Outstanding work..very beautiful!!

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LBJ2

12:41PM | Wed, 30 July 2008

MistressPieces, Mina. WAUW..very cool and interesting info on Bridgid. Love the pic too...seems like it is a clean 2D composition. Diden't think work like that was possible without Daz or Poser. Lots of fantastic details. Luv all the sparkles from the fire...very cool. She sure is the exalted one. An Irish beer Goddess.. one have to love her #:o)

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