The Triple Goddess

The Triple Goddess


The Triple Goddess is a female-orientated triple deity. A triple deity is merely any group of gods or goddesses that appear in groups of three. For example, in Christianity, the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) would be a triple deity. Another example would be that of the avatars of Hinduism, specifically the Dattatreya (or Trimurti) which is composed of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.

There have been many forms of the triple goddess throughout many cultures worldwide (Hecate in ancient Greece, the Morrigan of ancient Ireland, and the Tridevi in Hindusim).

Today the Triple goddess typically refers to the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone concept utilized in Neo-Paganism. The symbol of the triple goddess in the waxing, full, and waning moon (see above), representing each of these aspects of the goddess. The triple goddess is often identified with it’s ancient Greek counterparts: Artemis as the Maiden, Selene as the Mother, and Hecate as the Crone.

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