The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
by Alexander Porteous
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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.Tags
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- Original title
- Forest Folklore, Mythology and Romance
- Alternate titles
- The Lore of the Forest; The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
- Original publication date
- 1928
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Religion & Spirituality
- DDC/MDS
- 398.368216 — Society, Government, and Culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Real phenomena as subjects of folklore Scientific themes Plants
- LCC
- GR785 .P67 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Folklore Folklore By subject Animals, plants, and minerals
- BISAC
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 9
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
- 2
