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Druid grave?

druid staff crop There was an interesting find at a long term dig in Britain last year. Touted as possibly being the grave of a druid circa CE 43, the group Honouring the Ancient Dead is asking for respectful treatment of these remains. There is also a link to a find in Israel of a 12,000 year old grave believed to be that of an ancient shaman.

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River offering

pool on the American River

I've been leaving a formal offering at a pool on the American River for the last few years. Usually in September around Oshun's saints day, this year I went on 9-9-09. So I thought I would share my examples for leaving offerings outside in nature. Continue reading →

Druid groups

Many people when first drawn to druidry lack a knowledge of active druid groups. Here is general information on some druid organizations active in the United States, for both revival/traditional and reformed/reconstructionist groups.

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Under the Spell of the Druids- Ronald Hutton, History Today May 2009

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"Historical facts about the Druids are few, yet this very lack of tangible evidence has allowed their image to be reworked and appropriated by the English, Irish, Scots and Welsh for over 500 years. Ronald Hutton examines the modern history of an ancient order." See the article here.

Ronald Hutton is Professor of History at the University of Bristol and the author of Blood and Mistletoe: The History of the Druids in Britain published this month by Yale University Press.

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Archive for the ‘Druid’ Category

Druid grave?

River offering

Druid groups

Many people when first drawn to druidry lack a knowledge of active druid groups. Here is general information on some druid organizations active in the United States, for both revival/traditional and reformed/reconstructionist groups.

Under the Spell of the Druids- Ronald Hutton, History Today May 2009

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