Some of the most respected figures of our time are the professors, doctors, lawyers, and judges. Historically, the druids filled this role for a long period of time, as prophets and philosophers. Their peaceful viewpoints on the importance of life and balance are insightful ideas for the present generation to ponder. The values of the ancient Druids, who were highly respected for their wise philosophies and their dedication to maintain balance between nature and man on earth because they believed that all life should be able to peacefully intertwine, are still evident in the culture of present day Ireland.
Two thousand years ago when druidry was at its peak, High King Cormac mac Airt was highly respected by many Celtics and druids as a nonviolent and wise king. In a biography from The Druid's Egg, he is described as, "absolutely the best king that ever reigned in Ireland before himself[He was] wise learned, valiant and mild, not given causelessly to be bloody as many of his ancestors were, he reigned majestically and magnificently" (Seren-Ddaear). This king was honored by druids all over Ireland because of his calm manner and passive ways. The druids looked up to him and respected him over other, more violent kings of the time. This old poem, which was written as dialogue from the king to his son, was widely popular among druids and their followers, "I was a listener in woods/I was a gazer at stars/I was blind where secrets were concerned/I was silent in a wilderness" (The). The high king practiced many of the same ideas as the druids by observing life and noticing the connections between nature and man. He likely obtained these ideas from his mother, who was a druid. The high king directly represents the ideas that the druids believed and sought after, making him an idol to these scholars.
Similar to Cormac mac Airt, the legendary Conchobar mac Nessa was an important figure for druids.
Druidism is a mystical religion that is believed to have originated in Ireland with the Celts. Who are the Druids really though? ... The Druid community contained three main roles that of the Bard, the Ovate and the Druid. ... The Druids and Druidesses formed the professional class in Celtic society. ... Modern Druids Modern Druids are branching out in new and innovative ways. ...
The Druids are an interesting religion to study. ... In all aspects, it is said a Druid is a fáith or profit, not a religion. ... The Druid did as he was commanded, and went to the top of "the druids' hill,"" called Mullaroe, often called Red Hill, which is not its name, and he stayed there all night. ... In the beginning form of Zoroastrianism, were no different from the Druids. ... The Druids were very powerful beings. ...
The Ovates were the sorcerers of the Druid order. ... Women were allowed to become Druids as well. The female Druids were held in the same regard as the male Druids. ... Fire was used in almost all of the Druid rituals. ... Druidism was almost completely gone. ...
At Paranor (the home of the Druids) A druid named Bremen was declared an outcast because of his insistence to keep using magic, which was forbidden after the first war of the races. ... So Bremen goes to Paranor to tell the Druids of the Warlock Lordcoming, but they wouldnlisten except his friends Tay Trefenwyd, an Elf, and Risca, a Dwarve. Right before they leave, a girl Druid wants to join them. ... He decides to go to the Hadeshorn, a lake that lets the druids of the past come out to speak with them. So, Bremen talks to the first Druid named Galaphile Elessidel. ...
The Druids were suspected to have also been plausible builders of Stonehenge. Kieron, a North-East UK Druid emphasizes that "Druidry is not a religion. ... You can be a Christian or a Moslem or anything else and still be a Druid. ... This is clearly a wrong theory because Stonehenge was dated much earlier before the Druids were congregated. ... Once more, ancient Druids may have used Stonehenge for religious purposes, but they did not essentially construct it. ...
The Priests of the Celts who made the sacrifices and said the prayers were called Druids. ... The Celts had a special group of people who were called Druids. The Druids were the healers and priests of the Celtic people. ... An apprentice was taught by a druid and had to learn for 20 yrs or more. The Druids learned how to use nature in ways that made them seem like magic. ...
However, modern theory leads us to believe this was not possible, as the Druids did not arrive until 1000 years after construction began. ... The theory that the Druids built it is the most common response because they inhabited most of the area in which Stonehenge is built. ... Over the last three hundred years Druids have come to worship at Stonehenge. The Druids consider Stonehenge their religious temple. ... Perhaps the Druids wished to keep records of events. ...
The Druids built Stonehenge. The Druids were a group of Celtic priests, medicine people, lawgivers, and judges. ... The Druids herded animals and farmed for a living. ... The Druids would use Stonehenge as a calendar to indicate the time of year to plant their crops. ... The Druids depended upon these crops for survival. ...
The Druids built Stonehenge. The Druids were a group of Celtic priests, medicine people, lawgivers, and judges. ... The Druids herded animals and farmed for a living. ... The Druids would use Stonehenge as a calendar to indicate the time of year to plant their crops. ... The Druids depended upon these crops for survival. ...
