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
Yowann Byghan is an author, poet and playwright who has been a practicing Druid for more than fifty years. He is a Bard of the Cornish Gorsedh, and speaks fluent Cornish. His knowledge of Scottish Gaidhlig, Irish Gaeilge and Welsh, as well as Latin, has allowed him to research source texts in the original languages as well as in translation. He lives on a small island in the Inner Hebrides in Scotland.

Reviews
"A lovely book. The aspiring Druid will find it very useful. I particularly enjoyed the write-ups of the modern Druidic founders. There is a great gazetteer of sacred places in Britain, Ireland and North America that should inspire."-Ellen Evert Hopman, author of the Priestess of the Forest trilogy.



Book Information
ISBN 9781476673141
Author Yowann Byghan
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm