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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The woods are lovely,
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This review is from: The Forest in Folklore and Mythology (Paperback)
This title is a new edition reprinted from the original, published in the late 19th century. As is common in books of its time, Porteous' is more a compilation of facts about trees in folklore, gleaned from a myriad of other sources. The Forest is less a book to be read from cover to cover than a reference. Well indexed, it is relatively easy to find information on just about any mythological association to trees and other woodsy denizens. Europe, Asia, North and South Americas, the Pacific Islands... there is hardly a region of the world not represented here. I did notice that much of the data in this volume can also be researched on the internet (although I have not googled for Asian/Eurasian/Middle Eastern material, I must admit.) Nevertheless, The Forest is handy for quick, all in one place fact finding.
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useful for ethnobotany,
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Part of studying ethnobotany is understanding the mythology and folklore surrounding plants. I was recommended to buy this book for an ethnobotany class, and I found it to be very informative and useful. It explains a great deal of things, it really stays on track, and it has a ton of facts and information that really keeps your attention. This is really a great book, and if you are already interested enough to click on it, I'm sure you would love it!
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The Forest in Folklore and Mythology,
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All kinds of stuff on forests and trees from various folklore, religion and mythology sources from cultures all over the world. Read this and go for a long walk in the woods alone at night and I doubt you won't believe there is something magic and spiritually alive in the forest.
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