The magical beliefs, crafts, and lore of the Celtic bards and druids emerged from pagan ritual, and continued to develop even after the arrival of Christianity. Though transformed by the centuries, Celtic wisdom lives still. Druids worshiped knowledge, and the bards were revered for their mastery of the harp or lyre, as well as their wisdom about nature and people. They were even thought to possess a kind of power over the men and women whose legends...
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