Part II for Which Witch Blog Hop: The Druids

I have learned a lot about the Druids since I began researching for my first post, Samhain. I have read some the other posts on the Which Witch Blog Hop and Hocus Pocus and in other sources.

Some information I have learned is that the Druids history was an oral one and that anything we know about them was written by the Romans or Christian monks or pieced together from artifacts found in archeological digs.

Their history could have been distorted or edited as a result of cultural bias. Many of their stories are part of Celtic myths that were passed down orally as well.

My knowledge is limited in that I am a new to the subject. But what I have learned has enabled me to use my imagination in writing about Aine. I took what information I have read to inspire my story.

I was surprised to find that there are people today who call themselves Druids and practice some of the old traditions. It has been fun to learn about this topic and it has really inspired my writing lately.

I wrote another blog about Aine.

It has been fun to participate in this blog hop at The Way of the Wytch and nice to meet the other bloggers through their posts and comments.

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Laura L. October 24, 2014 at 6:38 pm

You might be interested in the many historical novels of Morgan Llywelyn. Lots of Druidy goodness. I forget which one it was, but one I particularly liked was told from the Druid point of view of the Roman invasion into Celtic territories.

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Deborah Drucker Post authorOctober 24, 2014 at 8:28 pm

Thanks I would be interested. I have been reading a little about the history and will be reading more for my own tale.

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Saxton-Corner October 28, 2014 at 9:16 am

Thanks so much for taking part. I am really happy to hear that your research into the history of Druidism has lead to some great writing. It certainly is a fascinating subject leaving lots open to the imagination. I look forward to reading more from you. 🙂

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Deborah Drucker Post authorOctober 28, 2014 at 9:23 am

Thank You! I did write 2 new posts that are related. One was that Tipsy Lit entry about Chronicle of Aine and my latest The Witch’s Broom 🙂

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Laura L. October 24, 2014 at 6:38 pm

You might be interested in the many historical novels of Morgan Llywelyn. Lots of Druidy goodness. I forget which one it was, but one I particularly liked was told from the Druid point of view of the Roman invasion into Celtic territories.

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorOctober 24, 2014 at 8:28 pm
  
  Thanks I would be interested. I have been reading a little about the history and will be reading more for my own tale.
  
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Saxton-Corner October 28, 2014 at 9:16 am

Thanks so much for taking part. I am really happy to hear that your research into the history of Druidism has lead to some great writing. It certainly is a fascinating subject leaving lots open to the imagination. I look forward to reading more from you. 🙂

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorOctober 28, 2014 at 9:23 am
  
  Thank You! I did write 2 new posts that are related. One was that Tipsy Lit entry about Chronicle of Aine and my latest The Witch’s Broom 🙂
  
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