The Forest in Folklore and Mythology

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; 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 transformation into trees, and disposal of the dead in trees - as well as folklore about fossil trees, tree bark, leaves, thorns, divining rods, and Yule logs.

This long-unavailable treasury of legend and lore will be welcomed by naturalists, anthropologists, students of folkore, and general readers alike.

Format: Paperback, 320 pages
ISBN: 9780486420103
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 22 February, 2002
Weight: 380 g
Dimensions: 215 x 137 x 14 mm

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