This is a reprint of The Druids: A Study in Keltic History, first
published in 1928. T D Kendrick's book covers, in considerable
detail, the origins of Druids in prehistory, their culture and
civilization and their significance in later history. The
17th-century antiquarian and diarist John Aubrey was the first
person to claim that Druids built Stonehenge, creating an interest
in Druidism that has survived to the present day. In the 12th
century, Geoffrey of Monmouth had recounted a legend that Merlin
had magically transported stones from Ireland to build Stonehenge,
and in the popular imagination Druidism has long been associated
with wizardry and mystical priesthood. Though Druidism is generally
believed to have flourished most prominently in ancient Britain, it
was actually more significant in ancient Gaul, where Druid priests
were famous as philosophers as early as the second century BC,
thought there is no evidence of Druidism in Germany, Italy or
Spain. One of the main interests of the book is the connection
between the Druids and the Celts. Kendrick examines the culture and
history of many ancient peoples with their origins in Western
Europe. He cites both artefacts and literature as evidence of the
Druids' exploits. Throughout the book, there are very detailed line
drawings of objects such as Iron Age glass beads, wall carvings and
votive heads. There are also many maps showing ancient settlements
and migrations. This book was written more than 70 years ago, so
modern research and scholarship may have overtaken some of its
assertions and the prose style could well seem wordy and elaborate
to modern tastes. However, it is a very thorough and detailed
account of a subject which is probably of more general interest
now, at a time when New Age ideas are prevalent, than it was in the
1920s. It certainly provides a useful introduction to a fascinating
subject. (Kirkus UK)
This well-documented summary of Druidic culture offers a detailed account of the racial history, prehistory, and social atmosphere of early Gallic and British civilization. The amply illustrated text considers the many theories of the origin of Druidism, its early mention by Greek and Roman writers (ca. 52 b.c.), and the temples and religious practices of these ancient people. The author, a noted expert on Druidism, was in charge of British antiquities at the British Museum from 1938-1950. His thorough study of a fascinating topic will appeal to anthropologists, folklore enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the early religious and cultural life of Celtic Britain. 51 black-and-white illustrations.
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