Modern Druidism
An Introduction$19.99
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This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today’s Pagan religion and philosophy, whose roots are in the Celtic tribal societies of ancient Britain and Ireland. The author covers Druidism’s mythology, history and important figures and its beliefs and moral system, and describes practices, rituals and ceremonies. A gazetteer of important sacred sites is included, along with information about modern Druid groups and organizations.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Yowann Byghan
Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages: 252
Bibliographic Info: 24 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright:fun88 chính thứcMọi quyền được bảo lưu cho trang web chính thức Date: 2018
pISBN: 978-1-4766-7314-1
eISBN: 978-1-4766-3178-3
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vi
Preface 1
I • Introduction to Druidic Philosophy and Religion
1. The Universe and the World 3 2. Moral Philosophy 23II • The History of Druidism
3. Ancient Celtic Druidism 37 4. Classical Druidic Roles and Responsibilities 56 5. Some Famous Druids in History and Legend 70III • Modern Druidism
6. The Romantic Revival 89 7. Some Modern Groups and Organizations 100 8. Some Modern Druids 114IV • Lore and Ritual
9. Sacred Sites 145 10. The Tree Alphabet and Calendar 176 11. Modern Rituals and Liturgy 193 12. Sample Rites and Texts 208 Appendix A: Glossary 221 Appendix B: Contact Information 224 Chapter Notes 227 Bibliography 231 Index 235Book Reviews & Awards
- “This is a lovely book that the aspiring Druid will find very useful. I particularly enjoyed the write-ups of the Druidic founders, especially the Breton Druids with whom I was less familiar. It is always refreshing to note the Socialist leanings of early modern Druids,something that I find quite sympathetic. There is a great gazetteer of sacred places in Britain, Ireland and North America within these pages that should inspire wandering Druids in their travels.”—Ellen Evert Hopman, author of the Priestess of the Forest trilogy of Druid novels.