The Forest in Folklore and Mythology - Softcover

Porteous, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486420108 ISBN 13: 9780486420103

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Fascinating compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Describes forest customs, temples and sacred groves, mythical forest creatures, famous trees, unusual trees, tree worship, fossil trees, Yule logs, and much more. "If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." ― Outlook.

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Synopsis

Brought together from an enormous range of sources, this fascinating book is a mind-expanding compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Included are descriptions of old forests; forest customs; temples and sacred groves; and mythical forest creatures such as witches, fairies, demons, wood spirits, the "wild huntsman," and wood nymphs. The author also recounts facts and fables about individual trees, including famous trees throughout the world, unusual trees, tree worship, people's transformations into trees, and disposal of the dead in trees - as well as folklore about fossil trees, tree bark, leaves and thorns, divining rods, and Yule logs. This long-unavailable treasury will be welcomed by naturalists, anthropologists, students of folklore, and general readers alike."...a work which the curious will love to consult...a book which should be in every upper school library, and at the hand of every one to whom reference to such things is important." - Saturday Review. "If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." - Outlook

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486420108
• ISBN 13: 9780486420103
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320