Modern Druidism: An Introduction

by Yowann Byghan

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476631783
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	06/09/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
Sales rank:	718,199
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

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 Gàidhlig, 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.
Yowann Byghan is an author, poet, playwright and a practicing Druid for 50+ 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.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
I • Introduction to Druidic Philosophy and Religion
 1. The Universe and the World
 2. Moral Philosophy
II • The History of Druidism
 3. Ancient Celtic Druidism
 4. Classical Druidic Roles and Responsibilities
 5. Some Famous Druids in History and Legend
III • Modern Druidism
 6. The Romantic Revival
 7. Some Modern Groups and Organizations
 8. Some Modern Druids
IV • Lore and Ritual
 9. Sacred Sites
10. The Tree Alphabet and Calendar
11. Modern Rituals and Liturgy
12. Sample Rites and Texts
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Contact Information
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

Editorial 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.

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