"this is the name of an isle. modern sciene assumes that the ancient Inis Mina is todays isle of Anglesez (in welsh still named Ynys Môn), in the north of Wales. on Inis Mona the most relevant druid college of the celtic world was established. celtic tribes from all over europe sent their youth to that isle, so that they could enjoy the highest druidic education - which could take 20 years, by the way! - before they returned to their home countries and tribes to serve there as druids. deing a druid was one of the most important, honourable, responsible, esteemed and maybe also most difficult professions in the celtic culture, being actually much more than just a profession, rather to be describe as a lifestyle, a vocation, a destiny. however, our song deals with an old and reputable gaulish druid in the eve of this life, looking back and pondering over his life and days long gone. most of his life was spent serving as a wise counsellor, lawyer, scientist, teacher, doctor, physician - in other words : as druid at this clans chieftains court. being content with that, he secretly still thinks back and moons over the years of this youth, which he spent on Inis Mona during his education.
years that have formed his life forever..."
eluveitie, à propos de leur chanson "inis mona", album: slania