Events Tagged: "druids"

Druidic sanctuaries flourishing - centers of learning, law, and ritual, accused of human sacrifice

Annual assembly at Carnutes - druids gather at sacred center of Gaul to settle disputes, elect chief druid

Druids oppose wine trade - see Roman luxury corrupting warrior culture, attempt to limit wine consumption and Roman influence

Caesar describes wicker man sacrifices - claims druids burn criminals alive in huge wicker cages shaped like men

St. Patrick lights the Paschal fire on the Hill of Slane in defiance of the High King's decree, confronts druids at Tara