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An edition of The world of the Druids (1997)

The world of the Druids

In this authoritative account, Miranda Green unravels the truth about the Druids. Examining the archaeological evidence, Classical commentaries and early Welsh and Irish myths, she shows that the Druids were fully integrated into Celtic societyfulfilling varied and necessary roles, both secular and religious.

The Roman writers are seen to reflect the double standards of an invading society: condemning as barbaric the public sacrifice of enemies by the Druids while accepting as civilized their own practice of slaughter for sport in the arena. Yet the Classical sources can be used to help reveal the real Druids. We learn of their multiple roles as judges, teachers, healers, magicians, philosophers, religious leaders and fomenters of rebellion.

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Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Language
English
Pages
192

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The world of the Druids
1997, Thames and Hudson
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185) and index.

Published in
New York, N.Y

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
299/.16
Library of Congress
BL910 .G74 1997

The Physical Object

Pagination
192 p. :
Number of pages
192

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL1014396M
ISBN 10
050005083X
LCCN
96061291
OCLC/WorldCat
37035308
Library Thing
44291
Goodreads
1021944

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