Mythology and Rites of the British Druids Ascertained by

Mythology and Rites of the British Druids Ascertained by National Documents: And Compared With the General Traditions and Customs of Heathenism, as Illustrated by the Most Eminent Antiquaries of Our A

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These documents are found, upon investigation, to develope a system of religion, which, for many ages, influenced the affairs of the human race, not only in these islands, but also in the adjacent regions of Europe: and are we not to inquire in what this religion consisted, and what hold it took of the mind of man? Or is it an useless task, to expose the origin of some absurd customs and prejudices, which are still cherished in certain corners of our land? But it will be said - The state of society amongst the ancient Britons was rude and unpolished; and their very religion opposed the progress of science and of letters.

Be this admitted: yet the Britons, with all their barbarism and absurdities, constituted a link in the great chain of history. In addition to this, their affairs derive some importance from their rank amongst our own progenitors, their connection with our native country, and the remains of their monuments, which still appear in our fields. A prospect of the few advantages which they enjoyed, may furnish no unpleasant subject of comparison with our own times. A candid exposure of that mass of error under which they groaned, may inspire us with more lively gratitude for the knowledge of the true religion, and, perhaps, suggest a seasonable caution against the indulgence of vain speculation upon sacred subjects - a weakness to which the human mind is prone in every age.

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ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2018-08-24
EANs 9781440072512

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Forgotten Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2018-08-24
EANs	9781440072512

Mythology and Rites of the British Druids Ascertained by National Documents: And Compared With the General Traditions and Customs of Heathenism, as Illustrated by the Most Eminent Antiquaries of Our A