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Druids: everything you wanted to know

Druids: everything you wanted to know

Ronald Hutton answers listener questions surrounding the mystical spiritual figures of ancient north western Europe

Emily Briffett

Published: December 24, 2023 at 7:25 AM

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Were druids the wise, kindly and benevolent figures of ancient societies, or bloodthirsty, barbaric priests with a penchant for brutal human sacrifice? Were they purely religious guides, or practitioners of magic? And why did the Romans perceive them to be such a dangerous threat? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Ronald Hutton answers your top questions on the mystical druids of ancient north western Europe.

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra