druidism

[ droo-i-diz-uh m ]

/ ˈdru ɪˌdɪz əm /

the religion or rites of the Druids.

Origin of druidism

First recorded in 1705–15; Druid + -ism

In the opinion of those best able to judge, Druidism originated in neolithic times.

Archaic England |Harold Bayley
With Druidism departed the forests of the ilex and the quercus from Aran.

The South Isles of Aran |Oliver J. Burke
The religious rites of ancient Gaul and Britain, more familiarly known as Druidism, which see.

The Symbolism of Freemasonry |Albert G. Mackey
The sacred plant of Druidism; commemorated also in the Scandinavian rites.

The Symbolism of Freemasonry |Albert G. Mackey

They had apparently made considerable progress in civilisation by that time, principally perhaps from the influence of Druidism.

The Histories of Polybius, Vol. I (of 2) |Polybius