Compendium of symbolic and ritual plants in Europe  -  Marcel De Cleene; Marie Claire Lejeune

I trees & shrubs, II herbs

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Botanical
popular names, habitat, description
Cultural
rituals, mythology, symbolism, magic, popular customs, popular beliefs, fairytales, sagas, legends
Uses
herbalism, popular remedies, cosmetics, agriculture, industry, crafts, home, garden and kitchen
A modern reference work on the part played by herbs, shrubs and trees in mythology and religious and profane rituals and the symbolism that derives from them.
Many customs that 21st -century man finds perfectly normal once had a far deeper significance.
It is an ac...
2007 Taal: Engels zie alle details...
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2007 Uitgever: Mens & Cultuur Uitgevers 695 paginas Taal: Engels Grootte:  261x181x90 ISBN-10: 9077135049 ISBN-13: 9789077135044