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Pagan Portals - Macha

Meeting the Great Queen of Ulster

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Pub Date 3 Nov 2026 | Archive Date 3 Nov 2026

Collective Ink Limited | Moon Books


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Exploring the myths of Macha, one of the three Morrigans

Many people know the goddess Macha as one of the three Morrigans, but they may not be aware of her complex mythology apart from her sisters'. Macha is the premier goddess of Ulster, a powerful being who appears across stories in different forms, from a primordial deity to a human queen, each story offering a piece of who she was and is. This book explores all her various appearances in the original texts, as well as the ways she shows up in modern fiction and neopaganism, while sharing methods that can be used to better understand and honour her.
Exploring the myths of Macha, one of the three Morrigans

Many people know the goddess Macha as one of the three Morrigans, but they may not be aware of her complex mythology apart from her...

Advance Praise

"For anyone interested to learn more about Macha, whether just getting to know this powerful deity or wanting to delve deeper into a personal connection with her, Morgan Daimler’s book is the best resource. Starting with the first mentions about Macha in the Old Irish manuscripts and progressing into to a modern-day perspective of her, Morgan Daimler takes the reader on a journey to uncover the many aspects of this goddess. The book gives thorough consideration to academic viewpoints, archaeological findings and lore while beautifully weaving in the author’s personal gnosis. Great scholarship and personal style blend syncretically in “Macha”, a book which stands out as both a homage to the goddess and a guide for those seeking her."

— Daniela Simina, author of Where Fairies Meet: Parallels between Irish and Romanian Fairy Traditions


"One Morrigan or three? Five Macha or one? Morgan Daimler takes those questions head on in her new book for Pagan Portals Macha Meeting the Goddess of Ulster. What I like about Daimler’s presentation is that she gives enough information for the reader to decide. She also takes the position that these Machas and Morrigans are iterations of the same Goddess. Daimler does both with honesty and scholarship. This book is the most thorough treatment of our pagan connection to Macha that I have found. It is refreshing to have the loose ends gathered together, because Goddess knows Irish myth can be confusing to the outsider. Daimler has made herself an insider by reading old texts in the original, consistently honoring the Goddess, and walking the Land. I finished this book about Macha the Irish Goddess understanding the Macha I know better than before. I highly recommend meeting the Goddess of Ulster by reading Meeting the Goddess of Ulster by Morgan Daimler."

— Dorothy Abrams, author of Identity and the Quartered Circle 


"Pagan Portals Macha, Meeting the Goddess of Ulster By Morgan Daimler is a long overdue exploration of a goddess frequently mentioned in modern paganism but rarely understood.

From the complex literary sources for Macha, the possible origins of the name itself, her appearance in various tales and her significance as part of the Morrigan lore, a fascinating picture emerges of a deity that is important and autonomous in her own right. Morgan leads the reader through the available material, combining impeccable scholarship with her usual accessible and interesting style. She examines each story, each version of Macha, with care building up to a coherent overview. An added bonus Is the author’s own interpretation of thie goddess and generous insights into her relationship with Macha and guide to connecting with Macha in the modern word . If you are interested in An Morrigan, and the relationship between Badb, Morrigan and Macha, this is an invaluable book, whether you’re familiar with Irish pantheon or a complete newcomer. If you want to develop a relationship with Macha, I would go so far as to say this is an essential read."

— Geraldine Moorkens Byrne author of Draíocht Ceoil, The Sound of Magic in Irish Traditions 



"I'm always in awe of Morgan Daimler's ability to draw together often complex ideas and to make them accessible without losing the essence of them, and this book is no exception. It combines the thorough academic research we expect from Morgan and Morgan's personal experience to introduce this fascinating, and sometimes misunderstood goddess. If you're looking to get to know Macha, you really need to start here".

— Icy Sedgwick, host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast 


"It is not often that Macha is recognized as the powerful enigmatic goddess she is in her own right. Macha: Meeting the Goddess of Ulster is an excellent scholarly deep dive into her lore and associations. It will serve as an invaluable resource for modern practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of this powerful goddess."

— Stephanie Woodfield, author of Priestess of the Morrigan 

"For anyone interested to learn more about Macha, whether just getting to know this powerful deity or wanting to delve deeper into a personal connection with her, Morgan Daimler’s book is the...


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