There is some disagreement over the meaning of the Morrígan's name. She is associated with the banshee of later folklore. The Morrígan is described as the envious wife of The Dagda and a shape-shifting goddess, while Badb and Nemain are said to be the wives of Neit. The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba, and Fódla. It is believed that these were all names for the same goddess. Membership of the triad varies sometimes it is given as Badb, Macha, and Nemain while elsewhere it is given as Badb, Macha, and Anand (the latter is given as another name for the Morrígan). The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called 'the three Morrígna'. She is most frequently seen as a goddess of battle and war and has also been seen as a manifestation of the earth- and sovereignty-goddess, chiefly representing the goddess's role as guardian of the territory and its people. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die. She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies.

In this role she often appears as a crow, the badb. The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, especially with foretelling doom, death, or victory in battle. The name is Mór-Ríoghain in Modern Irish, and it has been translated as 'great queen' or 'phantom queen'. Pick it up and the hours disappear, just like magic.The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. 'It really is brilliant, with an engaging plot, plenty of twists, memorable characters and a marvellous sense of humour. 'Unexpected, exciting and funny.' Judith Rossell, ABIA Award-winning author of Withering-by-Sea

quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years.' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical. 'Enter the world of Nevermoor and its fantastical inhabitants, and be utterly enchanted' Courier-Mail and see Morrigan aligning herself with someone very dangerous to learn more of the Wundrous Arts.

In Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow, we will travel to places in Nevermoor that we've never seen, meet people from Morrigan's past who will be very important in untangling the mystery of who she is. Morrigan Crow is ready for a new adventure. Morrigan Crow is ready for a new adventure in the highly anticipated fourth book in the award-winning Nevermoor series from one of Australia's best selling and most loved authors.ĭiscover the Wundrous world of Nevermoor in the highly anticipated fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series.

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