The world of the Druids / Miranda J. Green.
The world of the Druids / Miranda J. Green.
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Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson, 1997.
Date
1997.
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T0384121
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Language
English
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Physical content
192 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Contents
I. Finding the Druids -- II. The Celts and the Supernatural -- III. The Druids in Classical Literature -- IV. Digging Up Druids -- V. Sacrifice and Prophecy -- VI. The Female Druids -- VII. Sacred Places and Their Priests -- VIII. Druids in Irish Myth -- IX. Druids Resurrected -- X. Druids Today --...
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Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson, 1997.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1997.
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Summary
In this authoritative account, Miranda Green unravels the truth about the Druids. Examining the archaeological evidence, Classical commentaries and early Welsh and Irish myths, she shows that the Druids were fully integrated into Celtic societyfulfilling varied and necessary roles, both secular and religious. The Roman writers are seen to reflect t...
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The world of the Druids / Miranda J. Green.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185) and index.
Transferred from N299.16/24.
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T0384121
Record Identifier
74VvP7Ezq7ey
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvP7Ezq7ey
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ISBN
050005083X
DDC
299.16
MMS ID
991005548449702626
