Wicked Roots : Forgotten Folklore and Ancient Myths of Familiar Plants
by
Lauren Moss
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1577159292
ISBN-13
9781577159292
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint
Castle Books,US
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 27th, 2026
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
472 grams
Ksh 3,400.00
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Explore the mystical world of botanical myths and plant folklore with Wicked Roots, a magical collection of stories uncovering how the natural world has shaped the human understanding of life, death, and beyond.
Step into enchanted forests, ancient groves, and wildflower meadows to uncover the magical power of plants that have guided us through the depths of human experience.
Wicked Roots delves into the sacred relationship between humans and the natural world, exploring plant magic, folklore, and myth from around the globe. From rituals of death and rebirth to dreams and mystical encounters, this book reveals the hidden wisdom of trees, flowers, and fungi that have shaped our stories for centuries.
Featuring plant profiles with stunning illustrations, discover the lore behind:
Blending lyrical storytelling with careful research, Wicked Roots gathers plant lore, classical myth, and magical traditions from legend and history. Perfect for lovers of folklore, mythology, herbalism, and nature writing, this beautifully illustrated book invites you to reconnect with the living world and rediscover the ancient dialogue between humans and the enchanted earth.
Wicked Roots delves into the sacred relationship between humans and the natural world, exploring plant magic, folklore, and myth from around the globe. From rituals of death and rebirth to dreams and mystical encounters, this book reveals the hidden wisdom of trees, flowers, and fungi that have shaped our stories for centuries.
Featuring plant profiles with stunning illustrations, discover the lore behind:
- Mandrake – screaming root of love and fertility
- Yew – graveyard guardian of both healing and poison
- Fly Agaric – visionary fungi of sacred journeys
- Hawthorn – tree of the Otherworld and fairy realms
- And many more enchanted plants!
Blending lyrical storytelling with careful research, Wicked Roots gathers plant lore, classical myth, and magical traditions from legend and history. Perfect for lovers of folklore, mythology, herbalism, and nature writing, this beautifully illustrated book invites you to reconnect with the living world and rediscover the ancient dialogue between humans and the enchanted earth.
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