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Celtic Spirituality
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 Wisdom of the Druids
Historical Thread
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Like the bards, druids are wisdom-keepers.
The classical author, Diodorus Siculus, explains that the druid performs a special rite called imbas forosnai or "enlightening knowledge." As modern day bards, we still seek this ancient wisdom, especially the wisdom of inspiration. The Irish word for poet -filidh- comes from a root word meaning "to see." What wisdom comes down to us from the druids? Of what use is it to a 21st century bard?
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