They also taught that the universe would never be entirely destroyed, supposing that it would be purified by fire and water from time to time.

This opinion may have been derived from the same source.
The druids had a _pontifex maximus_, to whom they yielded entire obedience,--an obvious imitation of the Jewish custom.

The nation was entirely governed by its priests, though after a time, when the kingly power developed itself, the priestly power gave place to the regal.

Gaul was the head-quarters of druidism; and thither we find the Britons, and even the Romans, sending their children for instruction.

Eventually, Mona became a chief centre for Britain.