The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns.
Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage.
Why we love it
Botanical folk tales sets out to do something unique- record our botanical folk tales so that folks in Britain and Ireland can reconnect to our sacred legends and to our landscape. Reengage with it and it’s inherent sacredness. This is a task we also set ourself in our educational videos and writings on our various platforms . This book does this task flawlessly. An excellent glimpse into our sacred tales.
It’s also an excellent glimpse into how our folk tales tie into our animism, and the Indigenous Fairy Faith.
Of note: It should be noted that some of these folk tales are actually specifically folk tales from the Canting tribes, even though this is not mentioned in the book.
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Alex Goddard (verified owner) –
A delightful treasury of tales, taken from around the islands that make up this corner of the world.