ebooks Hopi Katcinas (Dover Books on the American Indians) by Jesse Walter Fewkes in History

Description

Still regarded with affection in the popular imagination; the Druids; at the height of their power in Celtic Britain; were known for their love of nature and worshipping heros and ancestors. Signs of their renown are still clearly marked: in guidebooks; place-names of the countryside; and most visibly; in such structures as Stonehenge. T. D. Kendrick — widely cited in many studies of druids and druidism — presents a well-documented summary of druidic culture; offering a detailed account of the racial history; prehistory; and social atmosphere of early Gallic and British civilization. Amply illustrated with rare maps; jewelry; pottery; wall carvings; stone inscriptions; timeworn foundations and burial grounds; the text considers the many theories of the origin of Druidism; its early mention by Greek and Roman writers (ca. 52 B.C.); and the temples and religious practices of these ancient people. A thorough study of a fascinating topic; this book will appeal to anthropologists; folklore enthusiasts; and anyone interested in the early religious and cultural life of Celtic Britain.