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100	1		_aFolkard, Richard
245	1	0	_aPlant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics : _bEmbracing the Myths, Traditions, Superstitions, and Folk-Lore of the Plant Kingdom
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-01-09
505	0		_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.
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jennifer Linklater, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPlants -- Folklore
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44638
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