Morrigan was a famous Irish pure-blood witch, notable for being an Animagus who could turn into a crow.[1] It is unknown whether or not she was a registered Animagus.
Morrigan was an ancestor of William Sayre, who nicknamed his daughter, Isolt, "Morrigan" due to her affinity for all things natural when she was young.[1]
Magical skills and abilities
- Transfiguration: Morrigan was exceptionally proficient with the art of Human Transfiguration, that she learned how to become an Animagus, allowing her to transform into a crow at will.[1]
- Potions: In order to fully became an Animagus, one must brew the highly advanced, difficult and time-consuming Animagus potion to complete the process,[3] meaning she was very talented in this magical field as well.
Etymology
According to Irish mythology, the Morrígan ("phantom queen") or Mórrígan (moe-ree-gan) ("great queen") was a figure associated with fate, especially with foretelling doom and death in battle — in this capacity, she would take the shape of a crow, flying above the battlefield.[4]
Appearances
- Pottermore (First mentioned)
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Writing by J.K. Rowling: "Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" at Pottermore
- ↑ Her descendant Isolt was said to be born of two pure-blood families, so Morrigan must be pure-blood as well.
- ↑ Pottermore Presents: Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies
- ↑ "The Morrígan" on Wikipedia
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