Books about Druidism
A druid was a member of the priestly and learned class active in Gaul, and perhaps in Celtic culture more generally, during the final centuries BCE. They were suppressed by the Roman government from the 1st century CE and disappeared from the written record by the 2nd century, although there may have been later survivals in Britain and Ireland, since druids feature prominently in Irish mythology.
Little contemporary evidence about druids exists, and thus little can be said regarding them with assurance. It is known that they held the cultural repository of knowledge in an oral tradition, using poetic verse as a mnemonic device and to ensure the fidelity of the transmission of knowledge over time. Most of what is known about them comes from the Roman writers. Similar to the monks of the Christian era following, they combined the duties of priest, judge, scholar, and teacher.
Modern attempts at reconstructing, reinventing or reimagining the practices of the druids in the wake of Celtic revivalism are known as Neo-druidism. More »
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Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
By Margot AdlerNow fully revised—the classic study of Neo-Paganism Almost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be ...
$5.16
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Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism
By Isaac Bonewits & Philip Carr-GommA book about Druids unlike any other, Bonewits’s Essential Guide to Druidism not only goes far behind the usual Celtic and Classical references by d...
$8.27
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The Druids of Ireland: Their History, Mysticism, Magicks and Beliefs
By James BonwickWe hear their chants in the Stone Circles. We listen to the heaven-inspired utterances of the Archdruid, as he stands on the capstone of a cromlech, i...
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The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
By John Michael GreerA living tradition of nature spirituality rooted in Celtic antiquity and revived to meet the challenges of contemporary life, Druidry offers people a ...
$12.00
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A Brief History of the Druids (The Brief History)
By Peter Berresford EllisShrouded in legend, the mysterious cult of the ancient Druids continues to fascinate, inspiring latter-day imitators who often are only a poorly resea...
$5.97
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Druid Animal Oracle
By Philip Carr-Gomm & Bill WorthingtonBring the Power of Ancient Druid Wisdom into Your Life You are holding a source of great power and influence -- the wisdom of the animal world drawn...
$4.50
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Druids: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Barry CunliffeThe Druids have been known and discussed for at least 2400 years, first by Greek writers and later by the Romans, who came in contact with them in Gau...
$6.89
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Druid Animal Oracle Deck
By Philip Carr-Gorman & Bill WorthingtonThe Druids revered animals as sacred guides, guardians, and protectors. This beautifully illustrated deck and accompanying booklet draws from the wel...
$8.52
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Irish Magic and Tuatha De Danaans
By James BonwickBy far the most interesting of the peoples that formerly inhabited Ireland were the Tuaths, or Tuatha de Danaans, or Dananns. There is much mystery ab...
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Druid Magic: The Practice of Celtic Wisdom
By Nicholas R. MannPerhaps the most mystical, magical people ever known were the Druids. They were wizards, storytellers, teachers and spiritual leaders. They were ...
$4.83
