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Title: Thorsons Principles of Druidry by Emma Restall Orr ISBN: 0-7225-3674-7 Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 (7 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Typical British Druidry
Comment: The problem with selecting books to read on Druidism/Druidry today is that there are some huge differences between the way that the Druids in Britain and in America work. This book is a very short introduction into typical British Druidry.
The key difference between the two is that British Druidry is very Wiccanised. This book is the prime example. It isn't to say that this is a bad thing...but I can hardly find any differences in Celtic Wicca and Druidry as described by Emma Restall Orr. I don't think, therefore, that this book is representative of the Druid movement or good for beginners.
What do I mean by "Wiccanised"?
1.The use of the four Classical elements. It is popular in modern Paganism to use the four classical elements: earth, fire, air, and water. However, these are not the Celtic elements, which one would think should be used in Druidry, a Celtic religion. (those elements being only three: land, sea, and sky, or earth, air, and water)
2.Orr makes reference to casting a circle and working within the circle. In Druidic tradition, all things are sacred, and there is no need to sanctify space by casting a circle. Also, a circle is formed by the four elements, which I've explained are not Celtic. If you placed the Celtic elements they would form a triangle. Not only this, but casting a circle is a Wiccan practice. It was invented by Gerald Gardner and his lackeys and has no backing in any historical Celtic religion.
3.Her history... where are the references, where is the proof? There is no well documented history in this book, and if one is looking for a history on the Druids, I'd recommend "The Druids" by Peter Beresford Ellis.
I have no huge critisisms for this book, or for Emma Restall Orr. I found "Spirits of the Sacred Grove" (now under the title "Druid Priestess") to be an enjoyable read. However, when Celtic Wicca is passed off as Druidism, I can't help but critisize it.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Introduction to the Druids Path
Comment: This book not only explained the history of Druidism it also explained it's practices, festivals, and how it can still be integrated with many of todays modern religions. This book has helped me a great deal.
Rating: 4
Summary: a good and broad overview
Comment: I like this book though it was a bit broad and tailored for one living in Europe or near the monoliths of Old. I will try more of this series.
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Title: Druid Priestess, New Edition by Emma Restall Orr ISBN: 0007107692 Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Spirits of the Sacred Grove: The World of a Druid Priestess by Emma Restall Orr, Emma Orr ISBN: 0722535961 Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: The Book of Druidry by Ross Nichols, John Matthews, Philip Carr-Gomm ISBN: 1855381672 Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 1992 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: The Elements of the Druid Tradition by Philip Carr-Gomm ISBN: 185230202X Publisher: Element Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1991 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Druid Renaissance: The Voice of Druidry Today by Philip Carr-Gomm ISBN: 1855384809 Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 August, 1996 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
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