What is a Druid?
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Singingismystyle
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In Celtic polytheism the word druid denotes the priestly class in ancient Celtic societies, which existed through much of Western Europe north of the Alps and in the British Isles until they were supplanted by Roman government and, later, Christianity. Druidic practices combined the duties of priest, arbitrator, healer, scholar, and magistrate. The Druids were polytheists, but also revered elements of nature[1], such as the sun, the moon, and the stars, looking to them for "signs and seasons". They also venerated other natural elements, such as the oak, certain groves of trees, tops of hills, streams, lakes and even plants, especially mistletoe and holly. Fire was regarded as a symbol of several divinities and was associated with the sun and cleansing. Their calendar year was governed by the lunar, solar, vegetative and herding cycles". Source: Wikipedia
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a druid was a member of the priestly and learned class in the pre-Christian, ancient Celtic societies. These societies existed through much of Western Europe, Britain and Ireland, until they were supplanted by the Roman government and, later, the arrival of Christianity.
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All above answers are pretty accurate, but I do suggest that you go to a library and read books regarding Druids to get a real grasp on what they were like. I also recommend reading books written by Juliet Marillier - Though they are historical/mythology (aka fiction), she almost always has a druid in her books and she portrays them quite accurately. Especially the following series: "The Bridei Chronicles" and "The Sevenwaters Trilogy"
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No-one can be a 'Druid' of old as very little truth is known about them - only the truth as the victors saw fit to tell us. To me (and I am a Druid) a Druid is a person who is in touch with all of nature, who can feel her hurt and pain, her gladness and joy. Who is aware of past lives and of the gaurdian and animal spirit who surrounds them. Who listens to all sides of a tale and then tries to find the 'truth' from it all. Who is open minded and can accept other religions - even though you may not agree with them all. Who accepts what is known of the old Gods and Goddess's and then tries to find out about them - by research and by meditation. To me a Druid is ultimatly a steward of the Earth, who tries not to do harm and tries to find the truth and wisdom in everything, and where possible tries to heal (even if that means sowing seeds on disused land). Try listening to Dahm the Bard - his songs give a different slant on Druid than you will get from most other people. He seems to have a deeper understanding. One of his best CD's is 'The Cauldron Born'.
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pagan ritualists that follow ancient and romantic beliefs of the earth and sun and stars throug worship, modern druids have captured most of the ancient beliefs but many are also lost forever, the most famous druid ritual is the summer solstice at stonehenge source, my head lol
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Odds are that not everything their clergy is taught is publicly available, as would make sense with any form of religious membership to an exclusive organization. http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Druids/
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