Druid's Mistletoe a God Killer



It is Recorded that Mistletoe was very Sacred to Ancient Druids.

It is also recorded that Mistletoe killed Nordic God Balder.

It is also know to some that the Druids Warred with Gods both for and against them.

Was Mistletoe their secret Deicide???






TDK / The Druid King

Copyright George King September 20, 2014


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