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Ronald Hutton answers listener questions surrounding the mystical spiritual figures of ancient north western Europe <\/p>

By Emily Briffett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 24 December 2023 at 07:25 AM<\/p>

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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.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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