Modern Druidism

Yowann Byghan is an author, poet and playwright who has been a practicing Druid for more than fifty years. He is a Bard of the Cornish Gorsedh, and speaks fluent Cornish. His knowledge of Scottish Gàidhlig, Irish Gaeilge and Welsh, as well as Latin, has allowed him to research source texts in the original languages as well as in translation. He lives on a small island in the Inner Hebrides in Scotland.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments

Preface

I • Introduction to Druidic Philosophy and Religion

 1. The Universe and the World

 2. Moral Philosophy

II • The History of Druidism

 3. Ancient Celtic Druidism

 4. Classical Druidic Roles and Responsibilities

 5. Some Famous Druids in History and Legend

III • Modern Druidism

 6. The Romantic Revival

 7. Some Modern Groups and Organizations

 8. Some Modern Druids

IV • Lore and Ritual

 9. Sacred Sites

10. The Tree Alphabet and Calendar

11. Modern Rituals and Liturgy

12. Sample Rites and Texts

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Contact Information

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index