03058cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000210012624501220014726400510026930000470032033600260036733700260039333800360041950000310045550506940048650802050118052012190138553400450260465300230264985600430267299900170271544638UtSlPG20260610134026.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04013581  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQK1 aFolkard, Richard10aPlant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics :bEmbracing the Myths, Traditions, Superstitions, and Folk-Lore of the Plant Kingdom 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-01-090 aIntroduction -- The world-trees of the ancients -- The trees of Paradise and the tree of Adam -- Sacred plants of the ancients -- Floral ceremonies, garlands, and wreaths -- Plants of the Christian Church -- Plants of the fairies and naiades -- Sylvans, wood nymphs, and tree spirits -- Plants of the Devil -- Plants of the witches -- Magical plants -- Fabulous, wondrous, and miraculous plants -- Plants connected with birds and animals -- The doctrine of plant signatures -- Plants and the planets -- Plant symbolism and language -- Funeral plants -- An encyclopædia of six hundred plants, English and foreign, giving their myths, legends, traditions, folk-lore, symbolism, and history.  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jennifer Linklater, and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics" by Richard Folkard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the myths, traditions, superstitions, and folk-lore surrounding plants throughout different cultures. It provides a comprehensive exploration of how various civilizations have revered and interpreted plants, showcasing their significance in rituals, beliefs, and as symbols of life and death.  The opening of the book introduces the concept that ancient peoples viewed trees and plants with a profound sense of reverence, attributing supernatural qualities to them. Folkard sets the stage for an exploration of world trees in various cultures, illustrating how they symbolize life, knowledge, and celestial connections. The introduction hints at a detailed discussion of plants' roles as figures in mythology and religion, presenting a rich tapestry of cultural beliefs surrounding plant life that the author has amassed from his research. Folkard’s preface also mentions his intent to categorize and document the knowledge he has gathered over the years, making the work both a scholarly endeavor and a treasure trove of plant lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPlants -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44638  c85477d85477