The Druids And King Arthur

This 2025 documentary series explores the intersection of ancient Druidic traditions and the legendary figure of King Arthur, examining how pre-Christian Celtic beliefs influenced the Arthurian mythos during Britain's "dark ages." Drawing from historical texts like Nennius's Historia Brittonum and the Welsh Mabinogion, it traces the Druids' origins in eastern Europe around 850 B.C., their migration to Britain with cults of underworld deities, reincarnation beliefs, and astronomical knowledge, potentially shaping Arthur as a Druidic cult hero who unified tribes against Saxon invaders. The production analyzes symbols like the severed head in Celtic folklore, magic mounds, and Stonehenge as Druidic sites linked to Arthur's voyages and Merlin's prophecies, while debunking modern romanticizations and connecting the legends to the founding of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms like Wessex. Featuring expert commentary from historians and archaeologists, reenactments of rituals, and analyses of sites like Glastonbury, the 90-minute episodes blend scholarly research with cultural exploration of how Druidic memory was preserved and reimagined in medieval literature.