Best celtic religion books according to redditors

Thanks for this post. We do kind of need a Morrigan thread to end all Morrigan threads.

I think there are problems with the Morrigan's treatment on both ends of the spectrum. On one hand, we have the casual mall goths who find a dark and brutal goddess that seems specially crafted to hit every bullet on their edge cred, stick-it-to-the-man checklist. These people run the risk of approaching a powerful force for the wrong reason and in the wrong way. And they understandably catch flak from the buttoned-up adults in the room.

Then you have people who are so earnest about authenticity and their respect for the Morrigan's power, that they essentially try to scare off her would-be devotees (or, in some cases, just relentlessly mock them). The friends-don't-let-friends-worship-the-Morrigan crowd.

First of all, if the Morrigan actually wants you and you turn away from her, that is literally the textbook way to incur her wrath. Advising someone to ignore what they think might be her calling because you want them to play it safe strikes me as tragically ironic.

My other problem with these folk is that their "respect for her power" is so fearful is that they are effectively demonizing her. People need to stop treating her like a spooky demon. The conclusion of Mary Jones' Encyclopedia entry about the Morrigan really distills how we should think of our relationship to her, in my opinion:

> To refuse Morrigan is to reject the land and the gods.

For the simplest advice: I would just say that as long as you are on her side, she is on yours. Perhaps she will make a major demand of you, and you must be prepared to fulfill it if she does. But honestly I don't see that as likely. For the most part, I would say to just praise her and sacrifice to her and she will favor you.

Theologically, though, I think our entire concept of the Morrigan is fraught with complications. For starters, what can our relationship with her really be if we have no tribe and no true link to the land? Also, why do we keep talking about "her" as a singular, global goddess? Is the Morrigan you know really the Morrigan from Old Irish Mythology? Would every region have its own "Morrigan(s)"?

These are weighty, even existential questions that I think we need to discuss. I wouldn't say that you should refrain from making offerings and praise to her before they're answered (perhaps they will never be answered), but these are the real things that I think should give us pause when approaching her rather than the demonizing scaremongering.

> How do you tell? What do you think the signs of being called by the Morrigan look like?

I've never felt "called" by her, so I can't speak to that. She has been told to reveal her identity by taking the form of a crow, so trite as that may be, that is a legitimate sign to consider. Keep in mind, though, that the crow is associated with multiple Celtic deities. She does not have a monopoly on it. And of course, most of the time a crow is just a damned crow. They have their own lives too, you know.

> What do you think the signs of wishful thinking look like?

If you start feeling her call as soon as you learn about her. If you just saw a crow (or other blackbird) with no other clear indications. If you want to be her devotee, maybe you're committing confirmation bias. If the signs and signals are not at all like the lore or other people's experiences. If the signs and signals are a little bit too like the lore or others' experiences (seems a little pat, or on-the-nose). After all, the Morrigan is not really known for being singular or being quite the same way twice.

I think that's about all I have to say on the topic. I'm not a Morrigan expert, but that's my impression of the various issues that come up when newbs make Morrigan threads here. I would like to get Morpheus Ravenna's The Book of the Great Queen, as I've heard good things about it including that it pulls together some otherwise hard-to-find source material.

There's definitely been books on practicing as a solitary druid, outside of one of those organizations, so I don't see why not. As long as you're not falsely representing yourself as a member of one of those organizations, and as long as you are studying druidry and feel like that path calls to you, I don't see how anyone could reasonably take offense at you calling yourself a druid.

I recently finished reading The Book of Hedge Druidry by Joanna van der Hoeven. Based on your description, you may also enjoy it.

Welcome to the sub, DM mentioned the ADF but I don't think they'd be the organization for you if you're more on the athiest/agnostic spectrum as the ADF takes a more religious, polytheistic approach. I'd look into the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) and the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) if you're looking into an organization to join. Many druids are solitary though and never join an organization, though there are advantages to doing so. They're a good source of guidance.

Most people start by reading books though, I'd also suggest reading the first two links in the side bar. One is a sort of 'summary' of the modern druid movement, the second is a comprehensive history of how it came about.

Some good 'starter' books are:

The Path of Druidry by Penny Billington

The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer

Druidry and Meditation by Nimue Brown

A Brief History of the Druids by Peter Berresford Ellis

Several of the above authors also have blogs that a lot of people read and follow.

I tend to suggest the above because it covers a few different approaches to things, I feel like it's important as druids today to understand the past and where we get our influence from, which A Brief History of the Druids provides, both the Druidry Handbook and the Path of Druidry offer a good introduction to modern druidry, and Druidry and Meditation provides some instruction and guidance on meditation, which a lot of druids practice, and also I think does a good job of displaying the mentality and energy of many modern druids.

The thing about modern druidry though is there really isn't a right or wrong way as long as you adhere to the very basic beliefs of respecting all life (this doesn't mean necessarily being a pacifistic) and revering nature. You can be an atheist, a pantheist, a monotheist, a polytheist, Christian, Pagan, Buddhist, whatever. Which means it can be a little intimidating to new people, since you're kind of just tossed into this big forest and told to figure out your own way through it, but you learn a lot.

I think it's also good to note that modern druidry is not an attempt at recreation, if you read a Brief History of the Druids, you'll figure out that we actually know very little about the ancient druids, so it'd be very difficult to recreate their order.

I'm sure the OP has a more defined answer but if I had to guess given the Celtic design on their wings it's probably in reference to The Morrigan, a trio of/triple-goddess in Celtic paganism. She is sometimes likened akin to Odin in that they are both war gods and deal with conflict and the battlefield slain, and there is some overlap in worship in Celtic-Germanic syncretism. Unlike Odin, who is typically symbolized with his 2 ravens, the Morrigan is symbolized with 3 crows. I'm not well read on her but her devotees have quite a bit to say if you want to know more.

I recommend to get the following book and read it: The Book of The Great Queen: The Many Faces of the Morrigan from Ancient Legends to Modern Devotions https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990392716/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W8ZtDbHEJK9PY

Hey there! I have some recommendations, and I'm sure others do as well, but if you're looking for introductory-style books, here you go!

• The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way by Penny Billington (Amazon link)
  
• The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer (Amazon link)
  
  I'd also recommend OBOD and ADF's websites; they're chock-full of information! And of course, feel free to ask here if you have any questions.

Again, I don't necessarily think it's one of them. Corvids are fairly common symbols of different divine beings. Cathubodua, Eponá, Cath Badb (which is Cathubodua's interpretatio Hibernia), Bran, Odin, Woden, Lugus etc.

Shapeshifting too honestly.

HOWEVER, sure I can be wrong so I'll give you a few things to help you out.

The Great Queen by Morpheus Ravena has really good research done on the Morrigna (or Morrigan if you believe they are one entity).

There is this site by many priests of "The Morrigan", Coru Cathubodua, which includes Morpheus.

A few things to maybe help.

Welcome welcome! As this other fella pointed out the longship is great but there are some other books you could get as well. Here's my recommendations for starting material.

This book is mainly about Saxton Pagans. It's a great introduction to alot if the general ideas of Norse Mythology. It's also short, and very easily worded. Super light and easy read.

Travels Through Middle Earth. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715360?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This book is quite a bit of fiction. Neil is an outstanding an accomplished writer and as such even if he makes some stuff up reading the myths through his eyes is amazing and a great way to get your feet wet.

Norse Mythology https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393356183?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Now some people hate McCoy. He sometimes likes to assert his personal opinions as fact. I happen to agree with alot of what he says. This is a more scholarly approach to the myths. Once you have the basic ideas down this can be a great introduction to archaeology and the actual historical fact.

The Viking Spirit: An... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1533393036?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I've started my interest into druidism when I first bought my wildwood tarot deck and the druid animal oracle deck. I'm still a beginner into this, but I've realised that you can use both of them when playing, they go hand in hand. At least, this is what I've discovered. May be different for other users.

I also have: The Healing Power of Trees: Spiritual Journeys Through the Celtic Tree Calendar and A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine. If you're interested, you should check them out!

You might try reading The Druid Handbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007L4SUPU/

I'd say in terms of nature-oriented Pagan "faiths" you've got Druidry/Druidism, Wicca, Traditional Witchcraft, and Heathenry (i.e., Asatru, Vanatru, Rokkatru, Northern Tradition, what have you) immediately jumping to mind, but those are also the ones I'm most familiar with. There's a ton of other ones, and they may or may not be as nature oriented as those are; I'm sure someone else'll bring them up in time.

Druidry's probably the most nature oriented of the lot but depending on the practitioner and what they're doing members of the other ones can be just as nature centered in their practice. A good book for that is The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer, which is where I'd start (and where I started with Paganism, to be honest, though I'm Heathen now).

John Beckett, another druid, wrote The Path of Paganism recently; I haven't finished going through it but it looks like an excellent introductory text for anyone who doesn't know much to anyone who wants to explore new areas of Paganism. Actually now that I'm thinking of it, that's where I'd start, and I'd pivot to the Druidry Handbook if Druidry seemed appropriate afterwards.

Look into those, maybe find intro texts to the other subsets that interest you, talk to people, and if you want you can message me and I'll help as I'm able to.

Sounds like it could be worth your while to look into Druidry. There are different forms, they lean from reconstructionist to more new age with a bit of ceremonial magic.

The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer would be a good starter book. The three best known druidry organizations are Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF), Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), and Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA).

My mentor's friend, Orion Foxwood, has a book called The Tree of Enchantment that has a few sections dealing with death and letting go.

Excerpt:

>Excercise 14: Invocation to the Silent Ones

>Another form of working with the ancestral spirits is the invocation to the Silent Ones. Write a specific wish or boon on a small piece of parchment or paper. Then speak theis invocation with intesity and feeling while holding the parchment before a lit candle.

>By the blood and by the bone;
By the soil that is your home;
By the thirteen bells of midnight's ring;
By the banshees voice that wails and sings;
By the blood that remembers and bones that tell;
By the hands that reach from the Faery well;
By the voices that call from beyond the mold; and
By the voices of the new and memories of the old
I call the blessed shades of the dead
By the haunted hand and speaking head.
With ink and paper and voice of wind;
I call to you my blessed kin.
Ancestral shades and sellie folk
Come on a path of fire and smoke
Hearken and hallow this work tonight.
Take what's wrong and set it right
By the secrets of the grave and glory of the Moon
Grant to me a magic boon.
By witch's spell and witch's trance,
Join me in the magic dance.
For when we fly and dance no more,
all shall be as it was before.
Now at this time when the door swings wide,
Rush to me on Eddys tide
I write your name on the wings of the wind,
Come to me my blessed kin.


Its geared toward an especially Faery-Tradition-based pagan, especially around Samhain. Fiddle with it so it works for your situation. I've found it to be one of the most moving things I've worked with. I hope this helps you.

The Irish Celtic Magical Tradition by Steve Blamires.
Celtic Rituals by Alex Kondratiev

Neither is technically Wiccan but both are well researched and well worth a read.

The altar can be arranged however you like, but I always hate it when people are super vague about it. I mean I get why we are, we want to convey the idea that the way I do things may not be the same way you end up doing it, and it’s a very personal thing. But just to give a couple very generic examples for an idea of what you can do, it can be two candles, one for the god and goddess and some incense. It could also be as simple as something representing each element. Or it could be momentos that mean a whole lot to you. Could be a bunch of rocks and flowers you find comforting. Or a bowl of water and a statue of a goddess you like.

It really doesn’t matter unless you are in a specific tradition that gives you instructions that are important to them specifically. There are also no specific words that have to be said in prayer, which is also a little annoying because how are you supposed to know if the only advice is “I dunno do what you like”?

Personally I’ve always liked scripted prayers because I am not very poetic and somewhat trash at coming up with them on the spot so I use this book, https://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Devotional-Daily-Prayers-Blessings/dp/1592330436 which is more of a general paganism book of devotions rather than specifically Wiccan again, your mileage and taste may very but I hope that gives at least some direction.

The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)

Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)


BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508

Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192

Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765

The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744

Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328

Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060

Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808

Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220

Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314

Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898

Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192

Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389

Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326

Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448

Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882

WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS

Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575

The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047

Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519

The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704

The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792

ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC

Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812

The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208

Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594

Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517

Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122

Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360

Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841

Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679

The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311

Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553

The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038

HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES

A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229

The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789

The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048

Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362

Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000

Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108


SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117

Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233

Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693

Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136

The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543


THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751

The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370

Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT

78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408

The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer

This might be a good start. John Michael Greer is a former Archdruid for AODA, and this was one of the first books on druidry I read, myself.

I absolutely believe cards (or whatever speaks through the cards) know things.

I just googled, and wow what a beautiful deck! I love how you keep special items in their bag, too.

One thing I like about oracle decks (as compared to tarot) is that you can really choose a theme and message that speaks to you. I have the Wisdom of Trees Oracle that DEMANDED that I pick it up when I was shopping for something else. I love it.

I think oracle is particular nice for daily draws, too. It’s nice to have something like that to reflect on each day.

Ah, I see. Have you read Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan? Great read on the topic.

This would be the best late, late, late birthday present of all time if you could help.
The Tree of Enchantment

Tao Te Ching

Sikhism

Grimoire of Crowley

Angel Tech

The Upanishads

And any of the Vedas pretty, pretty please? Much and thanks!!! ALSO Your link of Angels, Demons by Lon Milo DuQuette is broken, I think.

I'm fond of John Michael Greer's work. The Druidry Handbook and The Druid Magic Handbook are everything you need to get started.

Then try meditating for just five minutes at any given time, maybe in the morning and in the evening or when it is oppurtune for you to do so. Maybe you should if you live where it is possible go to a public ritual and see how it goes. I can only encourage you to read and to do research, maybe trough the Inet . Find something that fits you, your life and will to commit. Here are a few book recommendations for you:https://www.amazon.com/Pagan-Portals-Discover-Unlock-Natural/dp/1785350765/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097009&sr=8-15&keywords=pagan+portals

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Magick-Twelve-Lessons-Magickal-ebook/dp/B004I8UYEW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097079&sr=8-3&keywords=ceremonial+magick

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Ritual-Magic-Fundamental-Apprentice/dp/1578633184/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097153&sr=8-4&keywords=fundamentals+of+magick

https://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Beginners-Fundamentals-Philosophy-Practice-ebook/dp/B001JEPR5E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097153&sr=8-2&keywords=fundamentals+of+magick

Sorry if they are a bit basic but it is a good start. I have excluded Chaos magic and satanism as i dont have much knowledge in these fields and dont want to give you wrong infos.

Some good online resources:
OBODs Druidcast
Ian Corrigan, an Archdruid Emeritus of ADF, has a cool video series he is doing called Under the Oak

And here are a bunch of books:
The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer
The Druid Way by Phillip Carr-Gomm
The Mysteeries of Druidry by Brendan Myers
Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism by Isaac Bonewits
Principles of Druidry by Emma Restall Orr
The Solitary Druid by Robert Ellison
and The Path of Druidry by Penny Billington (this one is a personal favourite that I recommend to nearly anyone who asks this sort of question).

Hope that helps some. :-)

Found this book on amazon. Not sure if that is what you are looking for.

>no one has offered anything new since I asked

You seem to have missed the many explanations from various members here about archelogical and historical absence of proof of yogic practices within Druidry, you missed the book recommendations to help you understand more of Druid history, and in fact it seems you've only taken interest in the posts that cater well to your own responses rather than information.

Here, let me help.

The Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids is one of the most populous Druid orders around. They're most famous for their 3-grade correspondence course. They hold international festivals and host a very entertaining, informative podcast, Druidcast. Their website will answer a lot of your questions on Druidry.

Ár nDraíocht Féin is another very popular Druid order.

Ancient Order of Druids in America is another one.

Blood and Mistletoe by Ronald Hutton is an amazing book detailing the history of Druids.

The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer is highly praised.

The Druid Ways by Philip Carr-Gomm is a great, short introduction to modern Druidry.

Celtic mythology is prevalent in Druidic practices.

This should mostly be new information to you, since you came here asking to learn about Druidry. Please, browse through a couple of the sites and come back with any questions. I'll be happy to help you sort through some of the admittedly jumbled info and answer any honest question.

This:

http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Celtic-Wisdom-Book-spirituality/dp/1598695401

You completely missed the point of what I'm trying to say. Keeping an open mind means that you don't believe or not believe in something. It means that you believe in the possibility of such thing.

But for you to choose to disregard a source just because it seems like a bucket of shit isn't fair! In our current society/culture, the idea of giants roaming the Earth at any point in time already sounds like a bucket of shit. Does it not?

Now, I'll go find some of the best sources I can just because you truly seem interested. Whether you investigate them or not is your choice. But REMEMBER - I believe in the possibility of giants -not that they're real. Don't get it mixed up again.

Books:

[Ancient Giants of the Americas: Suppressed Evidence and the Hidden History of a Lost Race](Ancient Giants of the Americas: Suppressed Evidence and the Hidden History of a Lost Race https://www.amazon.com/dp/163265069X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HS8HybAX21BMJ)

[The Encyclopedia of Ancient Giants in North America](The Encyclopedia of Ancient Giants in North America https://www.amazon.com/dp/1516851986/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2X8HybKR075WB)

[Giants on Record: America's Hidden History, Secrets in the Mounds and the Smithsonian Files](Giants on Record: America's Hidden History, Secrets in the Mounds and the Smithsonian Files https://www.amazon.com/dp/0956786510/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.Y8HybX4DSGVZ)

[The Ancient Giants Who Ruled America: The Missing Skeletons and the Great Smithsonian Cover-Up](Giants on Record: America's Hidden History, Secrets in the Mounds and the Smithsonian Files https://www.amazon.com/dp/0956786510/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.Y8HybX4DSGVZ)

[Lost Race of the Giants: The Mystery of Their Culture, Influence, and Decline throughout the World](Lost Race of the Giants: The Mystery of Their Culture, Influence, and Decline throughout the World https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591431484/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q08HybXE7WB6V)

Videos:

I have to say, after searching for a while it was difficult for me to find a video that could directly inform you about this stuff. Therefore, I'll expand.

My prior knowledge about these said "giants" stems from my knowledge regarding the "Anunnaki" who supposedly built the pyramids and have played a crucial role in our history as a species.

I'm going to assume that you don't know much about them so I'll provide links telling you all about the Anunnaki - which will also eventually intertwine with "giants" called the Igigi.

Heres a video that wraps a whole fuckload of information into a roughly half-hour documentary.

Anunnaki - Summarized

The reason I know about this stuff is because my older brother is best friends with a guy named Matt Lacroix. He has written his own book regarding the supposed suppression of human consciousness which intertwines with the Anunnaki.

Here's his book:
[The Illusion of Us: The Suppression and Evolution of Human Consciousness](The Illusion of Us: The Suppression and Evolution of Human Consciousness https://www.amazon.com/dp/1518671063/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cC-HybC3YBBA4)

Now, this guy Matt also makes his own videos on YouTube regarding the Anunnaki with another guy named Gerald Clark who has written some books on the subject and he too, makes his own YouTube videos.

Matt's Channel

Gerald's Channel

Gerald's Books:

[The Anunnaki of Nibiru: Mankind's Forgotten Creators, Enslavers, Saviors, and Hidden Architects of the New World Order](The Anunnaki of Nibiru: Mankind's Forgotten Creators, Enslavers, Saviors, and Hidden Architects of the New World Order https://www.amazon.com/dp/1491211229/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7K-Hyb3ARHR91)

[The 7th Planet, Mercury Rising](The 7th Planet, Mercury Rising https://www.amazon.com/dp/1505531888/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aM-HybYR23ZM5)

If you do some research and are intrigued, I suggest reading Zecharia Sitchin's books as well. They go much further into detail and he was pretty much the guy to start making possible connections between the supposed Anunnaki, and us.