About the author
Pauline Breen writes short, focused studies of goddess figures for Moon Books' Pagan Portals series. Her book Pagan Portals - Brigantia examines the possibility that Brigid had a northern British counterpart, the warrior goddess Brigantia, worshipped during the Roman occupation, drawing on Roman inscriptions and linguistic evidence to trace the connection. A companion volume, Maman Brigitte: Dark Goddess of Africa and Ireland, follows a different thread of the same figure, looking at how Brigid merged with the Yoruba goddess Oya to form Maman Brigitte within Haitian Vodou, and situates her emergence in the context of the slave trade. Across both books Breen works as a researcher of syncretism, tracking how a single archetype migrates across cultures and religious systems. Published in 2024 and 2025, these are compact reference-style volumes aimed at readers of modern Pagan and Wiccan practice who want historically grounded background on specific deities rather than general introductions.
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💬 What our editors say about Pauline Breen's books
“Breen’s concise volume offers a refreshing focus on Brigantia’s warrior persona, distinct from the more common healing interpretations of Brigid. It is an excellent resource for those interested in archaeological and linguistic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Pagan Portals - Brigantia
“Pauline Breen offers a compelling synthesis of two distinct spiritual lineages, making a strong case for their shared heritage in Louisiana. The research is meticulous, tracing Maman Brigitte’s journey from Oya to Brigid with…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Pagan Portals - Maman Brigitte: Dark Goddess of Africa and Ireland
