Aine

Aine is a goddess of the Celtic Pantheon and is a god of love, fertility, fruitfulness, and summer. She is also associated with sovereignty although she does not hold a position of strict leadership within the Celtic Pantheon (the Morrigan and Brigid pretty much do that) but instead she is a cultural leader who inspires her people to follow her rather than commanding them to do so. 
AKA: The Bright Goddess. 
== Facts: ==
-Aine (pronounced Aw-Neh) is lord of the summer and her powers revolve around the burgeoning of new life and love. Aine is also closely associated with the Fey and those who follow her may find themselves attracting the attention of the fairy folk. 
-Aine has the power to transform into a beautiful Red Mare and can gallop at supernatural speeds. 
-Aine seems to have a fondness for mortal lovers. There are several Pagan Bloodlines in Ireland that trace their ancestry back to her, including several bloodlines of ancient kings and witches. 
-In several stories of her, Aine is betrothed to a semi-mythical king who attempts to rape her but is punished by her powers. Because of this, Aine is seen as an unofficial patron to women affected by rape. 
-Aine is strongest in the summer months when her power is at its fullest. 
== Knockainey: ==
The Hill of Knockainey in County Limerick, Ireland, is said to be the dwelling place of the goddess on Earth Deep underneath the ground, in a magickal realm, there is an underground castle of sorts where the goddess still lives.
Category:Pagan
Category:Celtic
Category:Fey