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Forest folklore, mythology, and romance.
Alexander Porteous
Published
1968
by Singing Tree Press in Detroit
.
Written in English
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | GR785 .P6 1968 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 319 p. |
| Number of Pages | 319 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5618016M |
| LC Control Number | 68026597 |
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Originally published inthis is a fascinating and extremely comprehensive guide to forest folklore. It is not only concerned with English lore and mythology, but also that of Asia and Europe.
A thoroughly interesting and informative book for anyone interested in where some of our beliefs and customs originate. Contents Include: FORESTS OF ELD Archaean Forests.
Get this from a library. Forest folklore, mythology, and romance. [Alexander Porteous]. For example, it starts with general intro on forest of old and of present in Chpt 1 before going to related romance and myths in 2. Then it goes back to intro of forestry and groves in 3 before going to spirits, If you are researching in fables and myths regarding forests, this /5.
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 4/5(1).
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Forest Folklore: Mythology And Romance by Alexander Porteous. Book Detail: Category: Book Binding: Hardcover Author: Alexander Porteous. 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.". Genre/Form: Folklore: Additional Physical Format: Online version: Porteous, Alexander. Forest folklore, mythology, and romance.
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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.
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This boy was pale, dull, and moping. Now it happened one day that the eldest son wanted to go into the forest, to hew wood, and his Mother gave him a beautiful. "If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." — Outlook.
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 : Dover Publications.Jun 3, - Fascinating compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest.
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