When druids are portrayed in early Irish sagas they are accorded high social status. The evidence of the law-texts suggests that with the coming of Christianity the role of the druid (Old Irish druí) in Irish society was reduced to that of a sorcerer who could be consulted to cast spells or practise healing magic. (click on image to enlarge)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
St. Patrick's Day
When druids are portrayed in early Irish sagas they are accorded high social status. The evidence of the law-texts suggests that with the coming of Christianity the role of the druid (Old Irish druí) in Irish society was reduced to that of a sorcerer who could be consulted to cast spells or practise healing magic. (click on image to enlarge)
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