Macha
Culture & Region
Celtic (Ireland)
Time Period
c. Iron Age; medieval texts
Domains
WarsovereigntyhorsesfertilitycurseUlster cycle
Symbols & Animals
Horsecrow/ravenred
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Emain Macha (Navan Fort)
- Armagh
Key Myths & Stories
One of three Morrigan forms; forced horse race while pregnant; curses Ulster warriors
Related Deities
Part of Morrígan triple form; ≈ Epona (horse)