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	Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Neo-Druidism Since the 1700s
		Druidism is Celtic, and would naturally be better represented in a Celtic country such as Ireland or Scotland than England; unfortunately Wales had been more dominated by English culture than Ireland.
		The Celtic spiritual path is Druidism, which is the magic of the Druidecht (modern Irish draíocht) of the Druids, the Filídhecht (modern Irish, filíocht) of the filídh, and the Celtic magic of the whole Celtic culture and mythology.
		Druidism is not Iolo Morganwg’s Bardism, nor the British-Israelite faith, nor Cabalism, nor neo-platonism, nor Pythagoreanism, nor Wiccans nor is it feminist Mother Goddess worship.
	www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /article/197 (1548 words)

	Druids & Druidism - Introduction
		Druidism was a religious faith practiced by the ancient Celtic inhabitants of The British Isles and Gaul from around 200 years BC until 200 years AD.
		Druidism survived even later in parts of Britain which the Romans did not invade but was eventually supplanted by Christianity.
		Druidism itself believed in the immortality of the soul and reincarnation.
	www.psychic-revelation.com /druidism.htm (404 words)

	ninemsn Encarta - Druidism
		Druidism, religious faith of ancient Celtic inhabitants of Gaul and the British Isles from the 2nd century bc until the 2nd century ad.
		The Druids were well versed in astrology, magic, and the mysterious powers of plants and animals; they held the oak tree and the mistletoe in great reverence, especially when the latter grew on oak trees, and they customarily conducted their rituals in oak forests.
		Archaeologists believe that the Druids probably used as altars and temples the stone monuments known as dolmens that are found throughout the areas where Druidism flourished.
	au.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761554223/Druidism.html (280 words)

	Druidism and the Way of the Dán
		Druidism, whatever else we would like to think of it as, is a social structure of the past.
		Druidism was not a dogmatic institution from what we can see, and there were likely as many differing opinions as there were druids.
		Druidism was never meant to be a box; part of the reason why they never wrote anything down.
	www.druidry.org /obod/druid-path/dan.html (1737 words)

	GRASS Server Druidism Article
		The best hypothesis for a world-view (Druidism not being a dogmatic religion in any interpretation) would be to examine the values that are generally accepted to be treasured by the Celts: battle valor, generosity and honor.
		Druidism is primarily a primitive to medieval religion.
		Druidism can be used as a framework for a tribal religion or as a persecuted heathen religion (in this sense of the word, "heathen" indicates peasant or rural rather than heretical or infidel).
	www.tailsendfarm.pair.com /druidism.html (2054 words)

	Druidism
		Druidism was the religion of the Celtic people that was administered by priests and priestesses called Druids.
		The Romans, though, were not too concerned about Druidism itself during their earlier conflicts with the Celts because Druidism and the Roman religion were both polytheistic therefore they coexisted together.
		But, the importance of ancient Druidism seems to be that it was the one thing yhat held the Celtic people together, and these people and their ancestors eventually civilized a major part of Europe, Ireland, Briton, and the British Isles.
	www.themystica.com /mystica/articles/d/druidism.html (3678 words)

	Political Implications of Reviving Druidism, The
		Druidism is political because one of the primary tasks of the clergy has always been to ride herd on the warriors.
		Druidism is political because the Druids have always been the preservers of the best of their traditional cultures.
		Druidism is political, at the bedrock level, because it can teach people how to use their Gods-given psychic and other talents to change the way things are.
	paganlibrary.com /editorials/politicalImplicationsRevivingDruidism.php (1116 words)

	Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Druidism
		Druidism is the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Celtic peoples, a polytheistic religion originating in the archaic proto-Indo-European past.
		Druidism is a spiritual path in harmony with the natural flow of the cosmos.
		It is one of the many folk or “earth” religions that can brig us back into reverence for living things and the disciplines of hard work, productivity, physical strength and health.
	www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /term.php?id=57 (118 words)

	The Form and Essence of Druidism
		Druidism, in its purest form, was never meant to be a religion.
		In the twentieth-century, Druidism is a reflection of fractured Christianity, and Wicca is a reflection of fractured Druidism.
		Druidism is about alignment within the All, and the awareness that as individuals we serve as both the microcosm and the macrocosm of Humanity, Spirit, and Matter.
	www.wizardrealm.com /Galadriel/essence.html (1498 words)

	The Story of Druidism: History, Legend and Lore, by U.A.O.D.
		Druidism by nature is Educational and the lessons of Druidism teache that the Light of Intelligence will destroy the darkness of superstition and ignorance [which] continues to blind the human race and cause great misery to all mankind.
		Druidism is not a religion, but the Druids profess a religious Faith, as manifested in their belief of the Almighty God, and the Immortality of the Soul.
		Modern Druidism is a fraternal association, international, with branches in all leading countries of the world; using an international password thus permitting one who is a member of a unit in any country to visit in all other countries or wherever the Druids exist.
	www.neopagan.net /UAODbooklet.html (3284 words)

	CELTIC DRUIDISM
		Others modern-day followers of Druidism work directly with the spirits of place, of the gods and of their ancestors to create a new Druidism.
		Druidism and other Neopagan religions are currently experiencing a rapid growth.
		By the 7th Century CE, Druidism itself was destroyed or continued deeply underground throughout most of the formerly Celtic lands.
	www.religioustolerance.org /druid.htm (3102 words)

	Neo-druidism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Neo-druidism is an attempt to reconstruct the ancient religion of druidism.
		They are centered on the East Coast of the United States, in New York and New Jersey, but with branches scattered throughout the rest of the world as well.
		Keltrian Druidism is a Celtic Neopagan tradition dedicated to honoring its Ancestors, revering the Spirits of Nature, and worshipping the Gods and Goddesses of its members' Gaelic heritage.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neo-druidism (1652 words)

	Druidry and the Druids (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Druidism is one of the pagan families of religion, which include Wicca, Witchcraft, Norse Asatru, Shamanism, and adaptions of other various pagan religions such as Welsh, Pictish, Egyptian, Greek, Norse, and Roman.
		Modern Druidism is a reconstruction of beliefs and practices attributed to the ancient Celtic priesthood.
		Druidism reemerged in the 17th century in London England as the reemergance of the Mount Haemus Grove.
	www.tylwythteg.com /druid1.html (5870 words)

	Druidism - Ancient Quest - Seminar & bibliography
		Druidism is probably one of the most misunderstood subjects in Celtic history, with the popular image of men in white cloaks cutting mistletoe with a golden scythe in an oak grove.
		It is believed that sun worship may have played an important part of their beliefs, and that Druidism was monotheistic, as they ultimately believed in one divine spirit, while deeply venerating the sun, moon, stars, and nature spirits.
		The Druids - and Druidism - remain largely a mystery to us today, mainly due to the heavy reliance on Roman sources, but we do know that they were inspiring to their people, renowned to their enemies, and still inspire many today, as we go forward into the new Millennium.
	www.ancientquest.com /embark/druidism.html (2408 words)

	Druidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Early historical studies have shown that the first instances of Druidism could be traced back to almost 6000 years before the birth of Christ, and was spread throughout most of Europe, the Balkans and Asia Minor.
		It is very difficult to pin down exact dates on the beginnings of Druidism because the druids did not believe in recording their history down.
		Druidic studies took as long as twenty years to complete, but after their training, they were probably the highest ranking members of the tribe, second only to the kings or chiefs.
	www.artorusrex.com /Britain_Cambria/Religion/druidism.htm (2200 words)

	Druid FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Perhaps a reason for that is because Druidism is not only a branch of neopaganism, but also the subject of academic study.
		Druidism is often of interest to archaeologists, historians, and mythographers who don't necessarily consider themselves Druids, or even remotely pagan.
		Druidism has many gods, who are not aligned in polarity but exist independently.
	www.sierranv.net /~lsteele/paganfaq.htm (4314 words)

	Differences between Druidism and Wicca - ESDC
		Druidism is the system that all earth religions originated from.
		For this reason our congregations, called Temples, and Covens where seekers start their learning, are small groups which give room for each individual to contribute to the efforts of the group by self knowledge and creative experimentation within the agreed upon group structure and tradition.
		Other factors contributing to the revival of Druidism, Paganism and Witchcraft are archeological and anthropological studies of the religious practices of non Christian cultures such as ancient Egypt, the works of metaphysical orders, and the liberalization of anti-Witchcraft (Paganism) laws.
	www.angelfire.com /journal2/theemerald/WND.html (1511 words)

	Druidism
		Druidism probably did not have one universal symbol to represent itself, since it was differentiated between seven different Celtic nations, and divided further into many tribes within these nations.
		Druidism does bear very similar features to Shamanism, particularly in some of the magical feats that Druids were said to have performed.
		Romantic Druidism is the style of Druidism which developed in the early eighteenth century from the desire of mystical fraternal-order members (such as Freemasons) to develop an indigenous British mystical order.
	www.glasstemple.com /essays/index.php?conjure=druidfq (9131 words)

	Druidism, Druidry, Druidic?? - MysticWicks Online Pagan Community and Pagan Forums
		druidism is a label used when refering to the way of life as a religion, druidry is a label for the practice of the way of life.
		Druidism is simply the name used to label the Druid religion as a religion; Druidry is the label for the ways of life that a Druid follows.
		Additionally, what people appear to be referring to when they talk about druidism is actually celtic paganism, or the common religion of the society.
	www.mysticwicks.com /showthread.php?t=8737 (2414 words)

	NRM Links: Druidism
		Founder: Druidism is not really a movement with a single founder but more a collection of the beliefs of various ancient European religions.
		Modern Druidism, at least, is probably more of a loosely and ill-defined movement of which one can partake without ever really coming into contact with another Druid.
		ADF is probably the best known of the modern movements within Druidism, and this cite should definitely be consulted, especially in reference to the modernity of the movement.
	www.magma.ca /~yeti/dr.html (1205 words)

	Romans in Britain - The Druids and Druidism
		To be admitted into Druidism involved a considerable amount of work.
		Druidism had another reason to be despised by both Celt and Roman.
		One of the aspects in which Druidism was in great demand amongst Celtic society, was in the field of mystical and spiritual aid to the tribes.
	www.romans-in-britain.org.uk /clb_religion_druidism.htm (688 words)

	GODDESSY: Druidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Druidism is an Ancient Celtic religious faith that originated from the inhabitants of Gaul and the British Isles.
		Their beliefs date back to the 2nd Century B.C. and managed to survive for some time in the parts of Britain that the Romans did not invade.
		According to the pagan Celtic religion of Druidism, those who died the past year would roam the earth on the night of Samhain.
	www.goddessy.com /Community/Chapters/Druidism.htm (360 words)

	Exploring Celtic Druidism: Ancient Magick and Rituals for Personal Empowerment (paperback book) by Sirona Knight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		You'll learn what Druidism is and how to practice it to achieve a more positive and enriching life.
		Surrounded in mystery, Druidism is one of the most exalted adventures of the human spirit.
		Honoring the Goddess and the creative, regenerative principles of nature, modern Druidism is characterized by a total refusal of duality under any of its forms.
	www.sevenrays.com /catalog/describe?1564144895 (337 words)

	Druidism
		Druidism existed long before the Romans first came into contact with Druids in Gaul, and was in heavy decline, for the most part, by 77
		The oral tradition of the Druids was the means by which the Celts kept track of their traditions, legal contracts, and genealogical relationships over time.
		Perhaps they felt the tree harbored a spirit which was in direct communication with their God and therefore could pass along prayers and supplications.
	www.ancientroute.com /religion/Religions/druidism.htm (1135 words)

	Druidism - TheoWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Druidism, also called Druidry and Celtic polytheism, is an ancient polytheistic religion that originated in the British Isles.
		It is often generally used to refer to followers of Druidism.
		Neo-Druidism is a New Age attempt at reconstructing Druidism.
	theowiki.com /index.php/Druidism (103 words)

	How Have We Been Blind For This Long? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Spiritualitea: The Political Implications of Neopagan Druidism 3.0 by...
		Nebulithic House of Noah - Atlantis and Druidism
		I define druidism as trying to celebrate the spirit in living things and revering learning and the power it bestows...
	religiousconsultants.com /god/druidism.htm (501 words)

	Druidism Guide -- Page One
		Druidism today is not an abandonment of technology, nor is it a rejection of society.
		Of interest to those who study Druidism is the concept of the sacred king, in which the king was ritually married to the Goddess of the land.
		One of the problems with studying Druidism academically is that the Druids were the subject of a number of persecutions and conquests, not only by the Romans, but also by Norsemen, Normans, Saxons, and Christians.
	www.wildideas.net /cathbad/pagan/dr-guide1.html (4168 words)

	Sirona Knight: Exploring Celtic Druidism
		An overflowing cauldron of information, magickal works, and Druid rituals, Exploring Celtic Druidism is the first book to present the authentic teachings of the modern Celtic Druid tradition to a popular audience.
		Exploring Celtic Druidism opens the door to the world of the Druids, the group most closely associated with Stonehenge and the mysterious standing stones.
		Her home is on ten wooded acres in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California, where she lives with her spiritual and writing partner, Michael, her son, Skylor, their dogs (beagles), and a family of cats.
	www.paraview.com /knight (278 words)

	Elfy's Druidism Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Druidism (neo-pagan) is also a recreation of an ancient religion, but more specifically of the Celts.
		Tho there are very few surviving documents (except those written down by monks of the 'occupying' Christians at that time), some claim the tradition is still being passed from generation to generation.
		Druidism mainly centers around the Celtic Pantheon, their Gods and Goddesses.
	yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au /~elflord/pagan/druidism.html (79 words)

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