Book: Irish Wild Plants: Myths Legends And Folklore In ancient Ireland it was believed there were 365 different parts to the body, and a different plant existed to cure the ailments of each part. After describing the history of herbs in Ireland and traditional herbal medicine, different aspects of plant folklore are examined. Included are their roles in magical protection, their use in charms and spells, plants as emblems in children's games, in Irish place names and folklore cures.
Details of Book: Irish Wild Plants: Myths Legends And Folklore Book: Irish Wild Plants: Myths Legends And Folklore
Author: Niall Mac Coitir, Grania Langrishe
ISBN: 1905172699
ISBN-13: 9781905172696
, 978-1905172696
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2008/09/15
Publisher: Dufour Editions
Number of Pages: 376
Language: English