Druidism is believed to have originated in the Black Sea area around 4000 BCE. It later migrated with the people and eventually ended up in what is seen today as modern day Ireland and Britannia. The Celts were deemed to be pagan by both the Greeks and the Romans who were both at one point involved in wars with the Celts. It is believed that because of these wars with the Celts Caesar created the story of the human sacrifices that were performed by the Druids. The only mention in all Celtic writing of human sacrifices by the Druids have in fact been proven to be a Christian forgery. All other mentions of human sacrifice by the Druids come from the writings of Caesar.

The next is Spring Equinox, marking equal day and night, and the forces of light are increasing. This feast is called Alban Eilir, or Light of the Earth and marks the recognizable beginning of the spring, when flowers begin appears and the time to sow has truly come.

The fourth and final fire festival is Lughnasad, a time for celebration of the harvest. Also the feast of marriage when couples can opt for a year long trial until the following August 1. If the couple is still talking to each other at this time they can chose to ratify the marriage.

The Third of the Solstice feasts, or feasts centering on the Sun, is Summer Solstice. This is often associated with the modern ceremonies that take place at Stonehenge at this time of year. It is honoured at noon on this day because it is seen to be at its highest amount of power.

Druidism is a religion based on polytheism, and was made up of approximately 3 dozen Gods and Goddesses. Among these are, “Arawn, Brigid, Cernunnos, Ceridwen, Danu, Herne, Lugh, Morgan, Rhiannon, and Taranis. Each of the Gods is often represented in a threefold capacity, with the threefold Goddess being that of herself and her two sisters.

The Ovates worked with the processes of death and regeneration. They were the native healers of the Celts. They specialized in divination, conversing with the ancestors, and prophesizing the future.

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