– A deep dive into the pre-monotheistic deities and symbols that shaped the ancient world.
Maxwell points out that the word "church" stems from the Greek Kirke or Circe , linked directly to the ancient Druidic priesthood ( The Kirke ) who manipulated letters, developed languages, and established colonies. 2. The Symbol of the Axe and the Fasces
Mainstream history often relegates the Druids to a localized sect confined to the British Isles. However, The Priesthood of the Illes argues that the Druids were part of a massive, interconnected religious and political movement that spanned Europe, the Middle East, and pre-Columbian America before the rise of the Roman Empire.
The book traces religious etymology, suggesting that the Greek Zeus Endendros was a Druidic oak god.
An open-source digital version of the book is available via the Internet Archive , featuring digitized bookmarks and enhanced readability.
– An exploration of the ancient axe as a premier religious and state icon of power across Europe, Egypt, and the Americas.