Celtic druid art

Deirdre Na Linni was an Irish druid and healer who lived during the 9th century. She was a friend of Ciara ingen Medba, a fellow druid and Ollamh Érenn of the High King Flann Sinna. Little is known about Deirdre's early life. According to oral tradition, she was born to Christian parents and quickly developed an ability as a child for "second sight". However, alarmed at her gift and believing it to be the work of the devil, they abandoned her in the forest when she was about seven or…

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Basing itself on this deep and mysterious connection between the Source of our individual lives and the source of the life of the planet, Druidry recognises eight particular times during the yearly cycle which are significant and which are marked by eight special festivals.

When walking in the forest alone at night, beware of Ghillie Dhu, protector of the forest, from Scottish lore and myth.