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From Celtic origins came a form of religion known as Druidism. Mainly it included the elements of the earth as its foundations for practice. Many medicines were developed from the resources of nature such as plants, leaves, roots and vines. Some maintain that Druidism was the basis for witchcraft that later terrified Medieval Europe.
Communing with nature was a very important element of the faith. Druidism was also one of the first religions that did not ban or discriminate against women holding the positions of Priestess or Shaman.
Though mainly pagan in its foundations, the Romans were highly suspicious and careful when confronting the Celts and Druids during their early campaigns into Ireland and England. The Roman Emperors even decreed Druidism illegal because of their fear and misunderstanding of the practice.
The above graphic shows a typical Druidess communing with nature. She holds a 'devining rod' which was usually a fork shaped tree branch. With this it was thought that a Druid could find natural sources of water and minerals.
She wears garments common of the time. A flowing gown of cotton and animal hides and jewelry specific to the honor of her religion.




	DRUIDESS From Celtic origins came a form of religion known as Druidism. Mainly it included the elements of the earth as its foundations for practice. Many medicines were developed from the resources of nature such as plants, leaves, roots and vines. Some maintain that Druidism was the basis for witchcraft that later terrified Medieval Europe. Communing with nature was a very important element of the faith. Druidism was also one of the first religions that did not ban or discriminate against women holding the positions of Priestess or Shaman. Though mainly pagan in its foundations, the Romans were highly suspicious and careful when confronting the Celts and Druids during their early campaigns into Ireland and England. The Roman Emperors even decreed Druidism illegal because of their fear and misunderstanding of the practice. The above graphic shows a typical Druidess communing with nature. She holds a 'devining rod' which was usually a fork shaped tree branch. With this it was thought that a Druid could find natural sources of water and minerals. She wears garments common of the time. A flowing gown of cotton and animal hides and jewelry specific to the honor of her religion.