Rethinking the Ancient Druids: An Archaeological Perspective

by Miranda Aldhouse-Green

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"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786837978
• ISBN13: 9781786837974
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.5"