Monthly Archives: February, 2011
Druids: A Short Introduction by Professor Barry Cunliffe
Synopsis from Goodreads.com: The Druids have been known and discussed for at least 2400 years, first by Greek writers and later by the Romans, who came in contact with them in Gaul and Britain. According to these sources, they were a learned caste who officiated in religious ceremonies, taught the ancient wisdoms, and were revered …
The Festival of Lughnasa by Máire MacNeill
Synopsis From Liriocht.com: Garland Sunday and Domhnach Chrom Dubh are two of the many names of a festival celebrated by Irish country people at the end of July or the beginning of August. It marked the end of summer and the beginning of harvest season, and on that day the first meal of the year’s …
