TY  - BOOK
AU  - Miranda J.Green
TI  - The World of the Druids
SN  - 9780500050835
AV  - BL910 
U1  - 299.16 
PB  - THAMES & HUDSON
KW  - Religion-Spirituality
KW  - Mythology/Folklore
N2  - 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 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
ER  -