Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods

by Ellen Zachos

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods-many of which can still be experimented with today-for a myriad of uses.

In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication, warfare, food, medicine, magic, and rituals. When Prometheus stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to mankind, he hid it in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1523524391
• ISBN13: 9781523524396
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.3"