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Modern Druidism : an introduction / Yowann Byghan

Author
Byghan, Yowann, 1948-
Published
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Copyright Date
©2018
Physical Description
vii, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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Contents
I. Introduction to Druidic philosophy and religion -- The universe and the world -- Moral philosophy -- II. The history of Druidism -- Ancient Celtic Druidism -- Classical Druidic roles and responsibilities -- Some famous Druids in history and legend -- III. Modern Druidism -- The romantic revival -- Some modern groups and organizations -- Some modern Druids -- IV. Lore and ritual -- Sacred sites -- The tree alphabet and calendar -- Modern rituals and liturgy -- Sample rites and texts.
Summary
"This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today's Pagan religion and philosophy. 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 in Europe and America is included, along with information about modern Druid groups and organizations"--
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ISBN
9781476673141 (softcover ; alk. paper)
1476673144 (softcover ; alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-234) and index.
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