Druid Collection (#2)

The Sacred Mistletoe - Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from druids in Gaul - Druids Cutting
ELD4965285 The Sacred Mistletoe - Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from druids in Gaul - Druids Cutting the Mistletoe

The New Bard, 6 August 1946, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The New Bard, 6 August 1946, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) is admitted to the circle of the Bards of Wales during the National Eisteddfod of Wales at Mountain Ash

Druidesse, 1892. Creator: Odilon Redon
Druidesse, 1892

Julius Caesars invasion of Britain
This picture shows the British forces trying to prevent Roman soldiers from landing on the shores of Kent. The Romans, following the standard bearer, wade from their ship toward the shore. Date: 54 BC

Scotland, Fife, Lundin Links Stone Circle. A frosty morning at Lundin Links Stone Circle located on the second fairway of the Ladies golf course

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tyrebagger Stone Circle. First light of the day illuminates the recumbent stone circle at Tyrebagger on the outskirts of Aberdeen over looking the Airport

A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band

A Converted British Family Sheltering a Christian Missionary from the Persecution of the Druids, 185 Artist: Hunt
A Converted British Family Sheltering a Christian Missionary from the Persecution of the Druids, 1850. Found in the collection of Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Castle and Druidical Circle, Aberystwyth, Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

St Patrick defeats druids and converts king
SAINT PATRICK The Saint defeats the Druids and converts the King. 390? - 461?

Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) cutting down the oak of Thor to convince the druids that it is not
ELD4887087 Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) cutting down the oak of Thor to convince the druids that it is not a sacred tree (Saint Boniface (Bonifacius)

Representation of Vercingetorix (ca. 80-c. 46 BC) warrior and Gallic leader of the Arvernes tribe assistant before his
ELD4858357 Representation of Vercingetorix (ca. 80-c. 46 BC) warrior and Gallic leader of the Arvernes tribe assistant before his departure for the Gaul War a sacrifice (Portrait of Vercingetorix)

Gallic religion and druids: assembly of druids on a cliff to command spirits
ELD4843050 Gallic religion and druids: assembly of druids on a cliff to command spirits and expell demons Engraving from "Les mysteres de science" by Louis Figuier

Celtic druids, c. 1790 (engraving)
7293231 Celtic druids, c.1790 (engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); (add.info.: History. France. Gaul. Celtic druids)

Druids practicing a human sacrifice at Stonehenge stopped by Roman soldiers - Human sacrifice by the druids a
XEE4145946 Druids practicing a human sacrifice at Stonehenge stopped by Roman soldiers - Human sacrifice by the druids a Stonehenge stoppes by the Roman soldiers during the ritual - Colouring

Druids Collecting Mistletoe in the Forest (engraving)
1730131 Druids Collecting Mistletoe in the Forest (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The druid at mistletoe picking in the forest, 19th century engraving)

DDE-90197102
Sunset over Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England Date: 02-09-2014

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Sunset over Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England Date: 20-08-2014

DDE-90036420
England, Wales, Pembrokeshire. Ancient Pentre Ifan, burial site Date: 30/08/2007

DDE-90035554
Sweden, Scania, Kaseberga. Ales Stenar, viking burial ground Date: 30/08/2007

DDE-90035553
Sweden, Scania, Kaseberga. Ales Stenar, viking burial ground Date: 30/08/2007

DDE-90032005
Ireland, County Clare, Burren Area. Poulnabrone Dolmen Date: 30/08/2007

Druidical remains, Park Place, Henley, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261529 Druidical remains, Park Place, Henley, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 15.2x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Druidical remains)

History of Gaul: a Gaul druid under an oak just picked mistletoe in "Histoire de France learned by image
XEE4170725 History of Gaul: a Gaul druid under an oak just picked mistletoe in " Histoire de France learned by image and direct observation

A Druid and Two Celtic Archidruides - in "The old and modern costume", by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-1820
LSE4099503 A Druid and Two Celtic Archidruides - in " The old and modern costume", by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

British Bard and an Ovate, Druidic priests, of the pre-Roman era, 1821 (engraving)
7234685 British Bard and an Ovate, Druidic priests, of the pre-Roman era, 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Bard and an Ovate)

Druidic Awenydd (Bardic disciple) and novice, from the pre-Roman, 1821 (engraving)
7234686 Druidic Awenydd (Bardic disciple) and novice, from the pre-Roman, 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Druid Festival at Maennelstein, Alsace, illustration from Histoire d Alsace, c. 1915 (colour litho)
CHT221398 Druid Festival at Maennelstein, Alsace, illustration from Histoire d Alsace, c.1915 (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

An Arch Druid in his Judicial Habit, pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving)
7234688 An Arch Druid in his Judicial Habit, pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arch Druid in his Judicial Habit)

Costume of the Druidical Order of the pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving)
7234684 Costume of the Druidical Order of the pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the Druidical Order)

Page 165. The Liath Meisicith of the Irish Druids, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670063 Page 165. The Liath Meisicith of the Irish Druids, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (litho)
3315981 Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (engraving)
3315925 Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Grania questions the Druid (litho)
7160340 Grania questions the Druid (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grania questions the Druid)

Les druides cueillant le gui sacre dans les forets de la Gaule (engraving)
7179540 Les druides cueillant le gui sacre dans les forets de la Gaule (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Druide; Druid (engraving)
7195777 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Druide; Druid (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druide; Druid)

Divitiac admis dans le senat romain (engraving)
7179183 Divitiac admis dans le senat romain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divitiac admis dans le senat romain)

Druids Seat (engraving)
7200106 Druids Seat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druids Seat. Illustration for Ten Thousand Wonderful Things)

Europe, Ireland, County Cork. Landscape with Drombeg Stone Circle

Sacrificing to Heathen Deities - Celtic Civilization: Sacrifice of a Horse to the Deities
GIA4729098 Sacrificing to Heathen Deities - Celtic Civilization: Sacrifice of a Horse to the Deities of Fertility by Unknown Artist

A Gallic druid, climbing in an oak to pick mistletoe with his serpe
XEE4137232 A Gallic druid, climbing in an oak to pick mistletoe with his serpe, discovers a little girl there. in " France, his story told by G. Montorgueil, imaged by Job" 1896

Vercingetorix and Druidesse. In "Histoire de la magic du Monde supernaturel et de la
XEE4404780 Vercingetorix and Druidesse. In " Histoire de la magic du Monde supernaturel et de la Fatalite a travers les temps et les peuples", Furne Jouvet et et Cie editeurs (1880)

Human sacrifice by the druid after Alphonse de Neuville - Druids offering human
XEE4156538 Human sacrifice by the druid after Alphonse de Neuville - Druids offering human sacrifices - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee A mes grandenfants" - by Francois

The Gauls before the Roman conquest. Anonymous, 19th century
LSE4103230 The Gauls before the Roman conquest. Anonymous, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gauls before the Roman conquest)

Pitre Chevalier, edited by W. Coquebert, 19th century
LSE4095625 Pitre Chevalier, edited by W. Coquebert, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitre Chevalier, edited by W)

Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, Druids (colour litho)
5198181 Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, Druids (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Up Stream, A Journey from the Present to the Past)

Le Druidisme (engraving)
6003927 Le Druidisme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Druidisme. Illustration for La Creation de L Homme et les Premiers Ages de L Humanite by Henri Du)

An Arch Druid in his judicial habit (coloured engraving)
821955 An Arch Druid in his judicial habit (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arch Druid in his judicial habit)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Druids: Exploring Ancient Scottish and English Landscapes" Journey through time as we delve into the captivating world of druids, ancient priests who held profound wisdom and spiritual significance. From the rugged landscapes of Scotland's Orkney Islands to England's remarkable stone circles, join us on a mesmerizing adventure. In Scotland's Orkney Islands lies Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, an archaeological marvel that offers a glimpse into Neolithic life. Imagine druids walking these very shores, connecting with nature and harnessing its power for their rituals. Travel south to Avebury in Wiltshire, England, where you'll find the awe-inspiring Avebury stone circle. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is shrouded in mystery and believed to have been a sacred gathering place for druidic ceremonies. Stand within this ancient ring of stones and feel the energy that once coursed through it. As dawn breaks over Stonehenge in Wiltshire, witness a breathtaking sight - a standing stone circle at sunrise. It was here that druids celebrated significant astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes. Picture yourself among them as they honor nature's cycles with reverence. One iconic image associated with druids is that of them carrying mistletoe - symbolizing their connection between heaven and earth. The mistletoe holds great importance in their rituals due to its perceived magical properties. On the longest day at Stonehenge, immerse yourself in an atmosphere charged with spirituality as druids gather to collect sacred mistletoe from oak trees nearby. Witness this age-old tradition passed down through generations as they honor their ancestral beliefs. Venturing further north to Callanish Stone Circle reveals another enigmatic site steeped in history. Here too, druids would have conducted ceremonies amidst these towering stones - connecting realms beyond our comprehension.