Also called Fódhla, Fotla.
Their story
Fódla, wife of Mac Cécht, was the second of the three sister goddesses to meet the sons of Míl, on Slieve Felim. She too asked that the island bear her name, and Amergin promised it. Like Banba, Fódla survived as a poetic name for Ireland.
Best times to give to them
- Bealtaine
- Lughnasadh
What they like being given
- milk poured on the earth
- bread
- a song
How to honour them
- Honour her together with her sisters Ériu and Banba as the land in three aspects.
- Learn a few place names where you live and what they mean.
How they can help you
- connection to the land
- heritage
- poetry
Symbols
- Slieve Felim
- the land
Sources
- Lebor Gabála Érenn
More Celtic goddesses
- Brigid Keeper of the sacred flame
- The Morrígan Great Queen of battle and prophecy
- Danu Mother of the Tuatha Dé Danann
- Rhiannon The queen on the white horse
- Cerridwen Keeper of the cauldron of inspiration
- Epona Great Mare, protector of horses
- Arianrhod Lady of the silver wheel
- Airmed Keeper of the healing herbs