About the book: 2000 / Francoise Leroux's book is dedicated to one of the most mysterious phenomena of European antiquity - the Druids. Based on Irish and Welsh sources, the French researcher reconstructs in her book the ancient rites, mystery practices and system of organization of this once powerful order of Celtic priests. Are the Druids a thing of the past, or are their magical practices and sophisticated philosophical worldview still contributing their notes to the polyphony of modern European culture??