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Brought together 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. Included are descriptions of old forests; forest customs; temples and sacred groves; and mythical forest creatures such as witches, fairies, demons, wood spirits, the "wild huntsman," and wood nymphs. The author also recounts facts and fables about individual trees, including famous trees throughout the world, unusual trees, tree worship, people's transformations into trees, and disposal of the dead in trees - as well as folklore about fossil trees, tree bark, leaves and thorns, divining rods, and Yule logs. This long-unavailable treasury will be welcomed by naturalists, anthropologists, students of folklore, and general readers alike."...a work which the curious will love to consult...a book which should be in every upper school library, and at the hand of every one to whom reference to such things is important." - Saturday Review. "If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." - Outlook
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very good in that it reviews most stories / myths related to forests and trees but it is a bit old-fashioned (the language used is slightly archaic) and should definitely be taken within its post-colonial background (as the contemporary readers might perceive some of the author's "ideas" as verging on racism). The only disappointment is that many myths are retold in about 2 sentences and you feel like asking "So?" or "And?". A good book if you wish to start investigating "The Forest in Folklore and Mythology" (it does what it says on the tin).
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
The woods are lovely
28 Jun 2008
Format:Paperback
This title is a new edition reprinted from the original, published in the late 19th century. As is common in books of its time, Porteous' is more a compilation of facts about trees in folklore, gleaned from a myriad of other sources. The Forest is less a book to be read from cover to cover than a reference. Well indexed, it is relatively easy to find information on just about any mythological association to trees and other woodsy denizens. Europe, Asia, North and South Americas, the Pacific Islands... there is hardly a region of the world not represented here. I did notice that much of the data in this volume can also be researched on the internet (although I have not googled for Asian/Eurasian/Middle Eastern material, I must admit.) Nevertheless, The Forest is handy for quick, all in one place fact finding.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
useful for ethnobotany
6 Dec 2005
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Part of studying ethnobotany is understanding the mythology and folklore surrounding plants. I was recommended to buy this book for an ethnobotany class, and I found it to be very informative and useful. It explains a great deal of things, it really stays on track, and it has a ton of facts and information that really keeps your attention. This is really a great book, and if you are already interested enough to click on it, I'm sure you would love it!
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The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
29 Nov 2006
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All kinds of stuff on forests and trees from various folklore, religion and mythology sources from cultures all over the world. Read this and go for a long walk in the woods alone at night and I doubt you won't believe there is something magic and spiritually alive in the forest.
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