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Druidism survived in remote areas of Wales until the 18th century, when it was revived in a new popular form by John Toland and others, who founded the first of the modern Druid orders in 1717. Modern Druids have dispensed with many of their ancient beliefs and practices and in many ways resemble [[Freemasonry]]. They congregate at [[Stonehenge]] on the summer solstice to enact their ceremonies.
Druidism survived in remote areas of Wales until the 18th century, when it was revived in a new popular form by John Toland and others, who founded the first of the modern Druid orders in 1717. Modern Druids have dispensed with many of their ancient beliefs and practices and in many ways resemble [[Freemasonry]]. They congregate at [[Stonehenge]] on the summer solstice to enact their ceremonies.
==Recent controversy==
In 2006 the Council of British Druid Orders, the governing body of Druids in the British Isles and elsewhere, suffered an acrimonious split. The issue concerned the controversy surrounding the reburial of pre-Christian archeological remains of human bodies that are now on display in museums. One faction wished to lobby the government to allow Pagan reburial with Druidic rites, while the other faction wished to take a more conciliatory approach. Other factors such as clash of personalities were also involved. There are now two bodies calling themselves the Council of British Druid Orders, each denouncing the other as splitters, and a legal battle through the courts for the right to use the name is pending. Links to the official websites of both these bodies are provided below.
==Links==
*[http://www.cobdo.org Council of British Druid Orders]
*[http://www.cobdo.org.uk Council of British Druid Orders]