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Members of a learned class of priests, teachers, and judges among the ancient Celtic peoples, the druids instructed young men, oversaw sacrifices, judged quarrels, and decreed penalties. They did not engage in warfare and paid no tribute. They studied ancient verse, natural philosophy, astronomy, and religious lore; their principal doctrine was belief in the immortality of the soul and the belief that the soul passed into another body after death. They sometimes practiced human sacrifice to cure gravely ill people or protect warriors in battle. The druids were suppressed in Gaul by the Romans in the first century ce and in Britain a little later. After Christianity came to Ireland, they lost their priestly functions, but survived as poets, historians, and judges.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Simon the insecure sorcerer (Justice Smith), Doric the shapeshifting druid (Sophia Lillis) and Xenk the noble paladin (Regé-Jean Page), who all band together to navigate deadly traps, fight powerful enemies and face off against the powerful Red Wizard.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Without revealing any spoilers, the central plot in Saturday's performance revolved around questionable deals made by Fearne Calloway, a druid played by Ashley Johnson, and the lengths her party, Bells Hells, will go to save her immortal soul.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
More unique treatment offerings are also available, from healing tree circle ceremonies based on the ancient practices of the Celtic druids to an energy flow massage that helps restore the connection between the emotional and mental fields for inner balance.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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“Druid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/druid. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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