The Forest in Folklore and Mythology

by Alexander Porteous

Book Overview

"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 forest. Included are descriptions of old forests; forest customs, temples and sacred groves; mythical forest creatures such as witches, fairies, demons,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486420108
• ISBN13: 9780486420103
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"