The Druids: The History and Mystery of the Ancient Celtic Priests
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Phillip J. Mather
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"Throughout all of Gaul there are two classes of people who are treated with dignity and honor. This does not include the common people, who are little better than slaves and never have a voice in councils. Many of these align themselves with a patron voluntarily, whether because of debt or heavy tribute or out of fear of retribution by some other powerful person. Once they do this, they have given up all rights and are scarcely better than servants. The two powerful classes mentioned above are the Druids and the warriors. Druids are concerned with religious matters, public and private sacrifices, and divination." (Julius Caesar)
The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal. However, even though they were spread out across Europe before the height of the Roman Empire, most people associate the Celts with the British Isles today, particularly Ireland and Scotland.
After they had been relegated to those smaller regions as a result of the Romans and other migrations, the culture of the Celts as it is currently understood began to congeal during the Early Middle Ages, and Celtic culture, folklore, and legend have all become inextricably intertwined with Irish history and British history as a whole.
The Celts have fascinated people for centuries, and the biggest fascination of all has been over the Druids.
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- G
- 17-12-24
Great content - very odd narration
This book is short, but filled with good information. You definitely have to get past the narrator, though. His affect is so posh that it must be forced or false. His pronunciation of some words is barely intelligible. I had to do my best to acclimatise to the ridiculous narration, but I was able to push through so that I could hear the information. The book is good, though! It’s not laden with opinion, but a relatively clean and clear presentation of what’s known.
I can’t emphasise enough how bizarre the narration is. How this guy got the job is absolutely beyond me. He sounds like he’s eating his own mouth as he speaks.
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- Rebecca
- 23-01-17
Truly Fascinating
Its rear that a book comes along and leaves you feeling like you need to read it again and again not only to enjoy it further but also to learn more each time you revisit it. also, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the relaxed, laid back style of reader for this paticular audeo book. I would most certainly recommend.
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- Garry Watts
- 18-02-16
Best Yet
This is the best yet unadulterated book on ancient druids I have yet found. Only known facts and no flights of fancy of what we actually know of the druids and the Celtic society.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-17
Very high level
doesn't give much detail or offer real insight into the druidic practice. Too high level
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- Mr Kennedy
- 07-05-20
dull
struggled to get past the narrators voice, so deep and slow found it hard to follow, or hold my interest.
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