Herbal Myths, Lore, and Legends: Herbs with Anecdotal Information about Their Heritage

Cultures all around the world have developed myths of strange creatures and mystical animals. Less well known, but equally interesting, are the many stories of mythical plants that have been passed down through the ages. From our earliest prehistoric ancestors to modern day gardeners, cooks and herbalists, herbs have played an important role in our lives.

This book traces the ways in which herbs have been viewed and used across time, with a particular focus on their place in...
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Cultures all around the world have developed myths of strange creatures and mystical animals. Less well known, but equally interesting, are the many stories of mythical plants that have been passed down through the ages. From our earliest prehistoric ancestors to modern day gardeners, cooks and herbalists, herbs have played an important role in our lives.

This book traces the ways in which herbs have been viewed and used across time, with a particular focus on their place in mythology and folklore.

Discover which herbs were believed to help charm a lover or raise the dead, and which were thought to keep fairies away or create visions of the future.

This book covers different historical periods in the first section than deals in more depth with specific herbs in the second, and provides a good introduction to herbal folklore and mythology.