As the sun rises in 55 BCE, Camma lays two pigeons on the altar at the center of her village. She wrings the birds' necks and cuts them open to examine their entrails for divine messages. Camma is a druid. She conducts religious rites, serves as a judge, healer, and scholar, teaches children and mediates conflict between Celtic tribes. Philip Freeman outlines a day in the life of a druid. [Directed by Keegan Thornhill, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Philip Freeman: A day in the life of a Celtic Druid

A day in the life of a Celtic Druid

Camma’s day reveals a Druid’s life: from healing with mistletoe to settling tribal disputes, showcasing their pivotal role.

Faced with Roman expansion, Camma reads Latin, suggesting Druids adapted, yet feared losing their sacred peacemaking role.

In 55 BCE, a Celtic druid mediates conflicts and maintains peace, showcasing the ancient role of spiritual leaders in societal harmony.