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The Bard
In modern
English, the term The Bard has tended to be used to describe William
Shakespeare and whilst there is no doubt of the quality of his work,
there is more to the term than that. The Bard has a history that is
full of respect and to ancient Druidry, the one who was known as The
Bard was seen as being the keeper of tradition. The Druid had an
important role in keeping alive stories and ideals.
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The
Ovate
An individual who wants to become an Ovate has to train in
divine healing and be able to communicate with the spirits. The art of
healing or the ability to apply natural law to the body and mind.
is another of the many requisites that a druid will also learn to
master. For the heart, mind or body has to be in tune with
nature, or ailments would inflict them. The Ovate learns to
create and apply natural remedies; by using plants, the four
elements, and solar and lunar power, to help them through out their
life. An Ovate also must be able to predict the future. If you
are considering becoming an Ovate you must know the magic of nature and
it is said that they are the gifted ones who can alter their shape,
control weather and move objects with their mind.
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The Priest
Historically the Druid was the Priest of one of the
largest of the Celtic religions. People believe that they were sun
worshippers however they were the priests of a Goddess worship path.
However, most people believe that a Druid and a Priest are separate
individuals. The chief responsibilities and privileges of the Priest is
to serve as advisor to kings and to chiefs. The Priest is the judge,
teacher, and as a ritual leader and authority within worship and
ceremony. They were also philosophers, astronomers, and mathematicians
and were in general the keepers of the knowledge store of the entire
society which was similar to Ovates.
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