The ancient Celts divided their intellectual elites into three categories: druids, bards, and vates. Learn about their differences (and similarities) as recorded by Greek and Roman historians.
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Introducing the Hardcover Collector’s Edition of Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy
Feast your eyes on the new and improved cover art for Neon Druid. Same great urban Celtic fantasy stories, new hardcover format.
The Search for the Celtic Themyscira: Was There Really an Island of Celtic Warrior Women?
Classical writers regale us with eyebrow-raising tales of wild, island-bound Celtic women. But are any of them true?
I Just Published a New Book About Irish Mythology. Want a Free Copy?
Introducing Book One of the Celtic Pocket Guides Series, Irish Myths in Your Pocket: A Tiny Little Book About Irish Legends, Folklore, & Fairytales for Impressing Friends & Family on St. Patrick’s Day and Other Special Occasions
Were There Female Druids?
Historical evidence suggests druidesses not only existed but were just as if not more powerful than their male counterparts.
How to Celebrate Beltane Like an Ancient Celt
Uncover the origins of Beltane, the Celtic May Day festival that is still celebrated to this day with bonfires and mock witch-burnings.
Who Were the Druids? Demystifying the Mystics of the Ancient Celtic World
Druid is a title that gets bandied about with the reckless abandon of an inebriated bard. Let’s separate druid history from druid mythology, shall we?
The Top 10 Books About St. Patrick
The legacy of St. Patrick is a combination of fact and fiction, history and fantasy. These are the most popular books that tell his story.
Was St. Patrick a Martyr?
St. Patrick tells us in his Confession that he was ready to give his life to spread the Gospel in Ireland. But did he die a martyr?
Was St. Patrick a Murderer? Why Did He Write His Confession?
St. Patrick famously wrote a confession, but to what did he confess? One historian makes the case for murder.
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