ross druid project (1)
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Project for Mr. Fawcett's classTRANSCRIPT
Ross Hennard
DruidFestivals
Wwho are the druids?
• In ancient times, the Druids were members of a professional class in which their society’s religious and spiritual life was reprisented.
• They were the philosophers, scientists, theologians, priests, teachers, judges, seers, doctors and intellectuals of their culture.
What do druids believe
PolytheismThey believe in a multiplicity of gods andgoddesses, as well as weaker beings, manyof Whom are worthy of respect andworship.
Magic and MysteryThey believed that with proper training, art, discipline and will, human minds and hearts are fully capable of performing most of the magic and they are ever likely to need.
Positive EthicsThey believe that ethics and morality should be based upon joy, love, self-esteem and respect.
What are the major druid festivals?
• The festival of Samhain, of honouring the dead and the ending of the year
• The first festival of Summer, of Fertility, Pleasure and Union
Image of druid ceremony
SLIDE 2 IMAGE http://danaan.net
Slide 2 info http://www.brendanmyers.net
Slide 3 info http://www.adf.org
Slide 4 info http://druidnetwork.org
Slide 5 image Google images