Druidic alphabet

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The Druidic Alphabet stems from the ancient pagan culture in Europe known as the Druids (primarily in present day England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France & The Isle of Man). It is less known then the Ogham (used by the Norse / Celts). The Druidic Alphabet can be seen in many ancient monuments throughout these areas. One example that stands out is a stone in Kinnellar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland that is covered in Druidic symbols dating back to the Dark Ages. Although lesser known than the Ogham many scholars and historians believe it to be as widely used. The entire use of the Druidic alphabet remains unknown due largely to the fact that not much is known of the secret culture itself.

Some scholars believe it to have deep religious properties as well as being a written language. Most of its known meanings and properties can be referenced in the writtings of Lewis Spence. Spence was a Scottish author / historian of ancient and mythlogical cultures particularly dealing with Arthurian legend, The Celts, The Druids and Atalntis. All information concerning the Druidic Alphabet can be referenced in his 1945 publication entitled "The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain", published by Rider & Company, Great Britain, Anchor Press, Tiptree, Essex.

To read "The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain" by Lewis Spence click on the link: Media:http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id=UViEbWQOSd0C&dq=the+magic+arts+in+celtic+britain&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=keSrvkHuWG&sig=AzjguXbhAL8sXn626LA0ZGrPX_o&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result