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| | Brighid Gaelic Goddess of Smith Craft - anvilfire Story Page |
 | | Smiths are frequently associated with supernatural powers, including therapy, in folklore, so it is no surprise that the ancient smith gods were credited with similar magical abilities. |
 | | N IRISH mythology the divine smith is known as Goibhniu, and he is accompanied by two further aspects, or brothers or associates in typical Celtic triple form: Creidhne, god of metal-working, and Luchtaine, divine wheelwright. |
 | | We can see the significance of this triad when we consider that the pagan Irish culture was, in one sense, an aristocratic heroic warrior society: such crafts were fundamental to survival and development. |
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