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Jean-Claude Cappelli invites you to discover his role as a druid in our contemporary world. The conversation in this interview opens with Bob Bellanca’s enthusiasm to welcome a druid into this podcast, about Celtic legends and the Brocéliande forest. Born in the center of France, facing Mount Beuvray, the historic site where Vercingétorix was elected to lead the Gallic coalition against Caesar, Jean-Claude has always been fascinated by the Gauls and the Druids. He describes himself as an “indestructible native Gaul”.
“Mysteries & Unexplained” is a podcast created by BTLV, adapted and broadcast by Europe 1. If you like paranormal stories and events that go beyond rationality, or you are curious about new discoveries, this podcast is for you. The comments made in this episode are solely those of the person(s) invited.
Jean-Claude Cappelli, a modern druid, shares his journey and his passion for druidism, far from the caricatured image of Asterix and Obelix. He explains that Druidry is much more than the image of a “senile old man brewing magic potions for screaming, moronic warriors.” For him, Druidry is his whole life.
This podcast offers a fascinating dive into the world of modern Druidry through the eyes of a dedicated practitioner. It offers a unique perspective on an ancient tradition that continues to live and evolve in the contemporary world.
Jean-Claude Cappelli discusses in particular the representation of druids in popular culture and their historical role. He points out that the image of the druid as a village wizard, while amusing in the context of the comics, is extremely reductive.
It mentions two important periods of Celtic civilization: the Hallstatt period and the La Tène period, named after archaeological sites in Austria and Switzerland. According to the Druid, the Celtic period spans from 800 to 1500 BCE. Jean-Claude Cappelli emphasizes that during this period, the Druids exercised considerable political influence on society. He cites a text from Irish mythology which states that it was forbidden for the king to speak before his druids, thus illustrating the respect and authority that druids enjoyed in Celtic society.
Jean-Claude Cappelli also expresses his wonder at the beauty of the world, while deploring the irresponsibility of humanity. He describes the world as a “tremendous playground”, but deplores that man transforms it into a “ground of massacre and misfortune”. It also highlights the mistreatment of the forest, while recognizing that a minority of humans are aware of it.
Jean-Claude Cappelli also talks about the energy he feels in certain places, in particular in Brocéliande (Paimpont). He explains that these places are places where “the spirit blows a little more than elsewhere”. He emphasizes that one can be invested with this “spirit of Brocéliande” without necessarily feeling something tangible. He warns against overdesiring to feel this energy, as it can ultimately lead to feeling nothing at all, or worse, becoming the “plaything of our fantasies.”
Discover this incredible testimony from a druid by listening to this podcast “Mysteries & Unexplained”. Our editorial team used an Artificial Intelligence tool to support the creation of this written content.
Credits
Production : Adrien Bonneville pour Europe 1 Studio
Visual: Axelle Maurel with Sidonie Mangin
Artistic direction: Xavier Jolly
Voice recording: Marc O. Grunfeld and Victor Naulleau
Innovation Department: Jamal Lassiri
Media coverage: Lagardère Publicité News
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