Rethinking the Ancient Druids - (New Approaches to Celtic Religion and Mythology) by Miranda Aldhouse-Green (Paperback)

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Dispels misconceptions about the ancient Druids through a careful study of their material culture.
About the Author: Miranda Aldhouse-Green is a professor emeritus of archaeology at Cardiff University.
224 Pages
History, Europe
Series Name: New Approaches to Celtic Religion and Mythology

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Book Synopsis

Dispels misconceptions about the ancient Druids through a careful study of their material culture.

Ancient authors have painted the Druids in a negative light, defining them as a barbaric cult that perpetrated savage and blood rites in ancient Britain and Gaul. Archaeology tells a more complicated story of this enigmatic priesthood, revealing a theocracy of immense political and sacred power. This book explores the tangible "footprint" the Druids have left behind in sacred spaces, art, ritual equipment, images of the gods, strange burial rites, and human sacrifice. In this careful study of Druid material culture, Miranda Aldhouse-Green uncovers compelling new findings about ancient religious beliefs and practices.

About the Author

Miranda Aldhouse-Green is a professor emeritus of archaeology at Cardiff University. She is the author of several books on ancient European religion.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Europe

Series Title: New Approaches to Celtic Religion and Mythology

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Theme: Great Britain

Format: Paperback

Author: Miranda Aldhouse-Green

Language: English

Street Date: December 8, 2021

TCIN: 1006097668

UPC: 9781786837974

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-1090

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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