The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
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"If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." โ Outlook.
Assembled 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; 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 tre
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Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Release date: 19 December 2001
ISBN-10 : 0486420108 | ISBN-13: 9780486420103
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Release date: 19 December 2001
ISBN-10 : 0486420108 | ISBN-13: 9780486420103
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