For those interested in discussing their beliefs, there are a few groups in Celtia you can join: Creideamh, the Glen of Dana and Celtia's newest group Sean-nós. It's interesting - though hardly surprising - that discussion of Hu Gadarn - Founder of Druidism (Hu the Mighty) has resurfaced on this thread considering that post was written in 2004. While scholars of Celtic Studies have gone to great lengths to correct the many misconceptions of the Celts in the romantic pseudo-histories, people continue to "believe in" them. This suggests a faith-based approach rather than a strictly academic one. For those who are unfamiliar with this topic, Hu Gadarn is said to have led the Welsh from the Summer Country to Britain. The only mention of him is in a series of Triads forged by the 18th century antiquarian Iolo Morganwg. Though the poem "Echrys Ynys" in the Book of Taliesin is often cited as proof that Hu Gadarn existed, the meaning and context of the word "Hu" is obscure. (See below for further reading.) The most influential Irish pseudo history is Geoffrey Keating's Foras Feasa Ar Éirinn. In his essay, "Ethnohistorical Preservation and Persuasion in Foras Feasa ar Éirinn," Ray Cashman points out that though "Geoffrey Keating's Foras Feasa ar Éirinn has often been translated as The History of Ireland, it more accurately translates as The Basis of Knowledge about Ireland." Cashman also asks: "To what extent can we consider Keating's work a history?" This is an excellent question. Many scholars are quite scathing in their response to Keating and other Celtic pseudo historians, while some become intrigued by their works as an historical study in and of itself. Though I understand and often share the reaction of the aforementioned scholars, I personally prefer the latter approach as it invites us to research and discuss a fascinating period of Celtic literature and history. If you are interested in exploring the topic of Irish pseudo-history as an academic study, I highly recommend The World of Geoffrey Keating by Bernadette Cunningham as possibly the most important and original study of Ireland's most influential 17th century writer. Further reading on Hu Gadarn and the forgeries of Iolo Morganwg: Rejhon, A. C. "Hu Gadarn: Folkore and Fabrication." Celtic Folkore and Christianity. Ed. by Patrick K. Ford. Santa Barbara (1983), pp. 201-12. Nash, David William. Taliesin: The Bards and Druids of Britain. London: John Russel Smith (1858).