The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: December 19, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780486420103
Subjects: Folklore; Trees; Mythology; Social Science; Sociology; Trees & Forests - General; Folklore & Mythology; Social Science / General; Forests and forestry
Description: "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 trees, tree worship, people's transformation into trees, and disposal of the dead in trees — as well as folklore about fossil trees, tree bark, leaves, thorns, diving rods, and Yule logs.This long-unavailable treasury of legend and lore will be welcomed by naturalists, anthropologists, students of folklore, and general readers alike."--Back cover.