h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Just what it says in the title A friendly greeting and, I'm afraid to say, a bit of brain-picking too.

The Rev. Nick suggested I come to you with my question posted here:

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To whit, what are the main differences/similarities between Wicca and Druidry?

At first I thought Wicca was the path for me, but it turns out I should have done more research as Druidry is looking more attractive. I would appreciate your input as someone who clearly knows a lot more about these subjects than I do (Admittedly, that's not a difficult one)

Hi Aximili,

My apologies for not replying sooner, I'm not here very regularly at the moment.

Anyway onto your question. Can I suggest that you drop into The Druid Network website (google it)? Emma Restall Orr (one of the pre-eminent writers on the subject) has brought together a range of essays from people around the druid world describing their individual takes on, and approaches to, modern druidry.

There should be more than enough to satisfy your appetite there.

Could I also direct you to my own humble essay on the subject on h2g2? (A1300140 - Druidry, Yesterday and Today).

Please feel free to ask further questions, but you may have to await the replies with patience. All good things come to he who waits...

Blessings,
Matholwch .

I understand about you not being able to get onto HooToo, and I thank you for taking the time to reply to me.

I've already read your article on Druidry and it has suggested that Druidry may be more suited to me. I have also visited the OBOD and found it even more compelling, though there is no way I'll be able to afford their courses in my current position. Ah well, as I get the funds it gives me more time to contemplate whether I'm doing the right thing.

I shall also look at the website you suggested.

Hi Axi

OBOD is quite steep and most of what they offer can be obtained in other places.

For example; on 'The Druid Network' website, Emma Restall Orr's out-of-print book on the principles of druidry is now available as a free download. Also there are an excellent number of articles (again free) including a more dubious one on Feral Druidry by myself.

The Druid Network does charge £10 to join its extensive web fora, but everything else is free.

Another good site is www.caerfeddwyd.co.uk, this excellent Brythonic resource site and its associated fora are completely free.

If you do feel you would like to take a course there is always The Albion Conclave. Far more open-minded than OBOD's offering, it is run by one of Britain's foremost druid scholars Stefan Allen.

One simple rule - if someone wants to tell you how to think or believe, and wants to charge you money for the privilege, it isn't druidry.

Blessings,
Matholwch .

Axi, is it? In that case, may I call you Mat? Although that renders your name rather mundane and takes away it's beauty. May I enquire as to what it means?

I have had a quick look at both The Druid Network and Caerfeddwyd. They look fascinating, and I shall have a look at them when I can give them the full attention they deserve.

Hi Axi

My friends here call me Math.

Matholwch is a character from the Tale of Branwen in The Mabinogion. He was the King of Ireland who came to woo fair Branwen. His pride caused his downfall - a constant warning to me and the reason I took the name here.

Hope you enjoy those sites. The key thing about them is that they will not tell you how to think or what to believe.

Blessings,
Matholwch .