Modern Druidry is inspired by the ancient druids but is not considered by scholars to be a direct survival or accurate revival of their religion. Little is known about the ancient druids who lived in Britain, Ireland, and Gaul during the Western European Iron Age and left no written records—and what is written about them by others is not confirmed. Ancient druids may have been religious leaders and ritual specialists who practiced divination and animal—and reportedly human—sacrifice. Modern Druids do not sacrifice living beings; their offerings typically include vegetarian food, drinks, natural and botanical items, prayers, poetry, and song.
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