Druidism sits at the core of Celtic traditions and culture and their existence can be traced back as far as 2,000 BCE (years before the Christian era). However, much of what we know about them today we owe to the symbols they left behind. Ancient Celts had no written words, but they depicted in their symbols a deep reverence for nature, the universe, the world around them and their relationship with everything and one another.

The advent of Roman invasions and persecution caused these ancient people to scatter and settle in distant lands. Over time they were converted to Christianity and many of the ancient beliefs and practices were all but lost. However, Christianity itself took on many of their symbols and attributed their own meanings.

Even though there is tangible evidence of pagan symbolism what is known comes mostly from mythology and folklore. Celtic symbology and Celtic symbols with meaning are today a source of much debate worldwide.

Celtic Culture
The Celts were skilled people, master craftsmen, successful warriors, farmers, builders and artists. They shared spiritual traditions and lived in harmony with nature. However they were considered uncivilized due to their beliefs and their lifestyle. They were considered pagan because of the Druids and their practices.

It was to the Druids that people turned for wisdom and council and it was they who made up the clan elders, astronomers, diviners, healers, historians, musicians, philosophers and keepers of the secrets of the universe. They were far from being pagan although their practices may have seemed so.

The life of the ancient Celt was rooted in tradition and mysticism. They revered their ancestors and the earth and the things on it were attributed with great powers. They believed in the interconnectedness of man and his surroundings and used symbols as a way to illustrate it.