The white-clad Druid wielding a golden sickle and conducting secret ceremonies in remote forest glades is a familiar figure in art and literature. But how accurate is this view when compared with actual evidence from the past? This authoritative book unravels the truth about the Druids using myriad sources, including ancient Welsh and Irish myths, Celtic society, and the writings of early Roman invaders. A directory of Druidical societies is included. 255 illustrations, 55 in color.
