The Forest in Folklore and Mythology - Alexander Porteous

The Forest in Folklore and Mythology by Alexander Porteous is a compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths and anecdotes centred on trees and the forest. This edition is a paperback.

Key details

• Author: Alexander Porteous
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 22 February 2002
• ISBN: 9780486420103

Synopsis

Bringing together a wide range of material, this book explores forest customs alongside temples and sacred groves, drawing on traditions that have gathered around woodland places. It also looks at mythical forest creatures, famous and unusual trees, and practices of tree worship.

Further topics include fossil trees and Yule logs, among many other subjects, creating a varied reference for readers interested in general-interest writing on the lore and mythology of the woods.

Rackhams Reference : CZ7M87ZIT4