Vol I Trees & Shrubs/Vol II Herbs - Couverture rigide

Cleene, Marcel De; Lejeune, Marie Claire

 
9789077135044: Vol I Trees & Shrubs/Vol II Herbs
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9077135049 ISBN 13 : 9789077135044
Editeur : mens & cultuur uitgevers n.v., 2003

Synopsis

Botanical
popular names, habitat, description
Cultural
rituals, mythology, symbolism, magic, popular customs, popular beliefs, fairytales, sagas, legends
Uses
herbalism, popular remedies, cosmetics, agriculture, industry, crafts, home, garden and kitchen
A modern reference work on the part played by herbs, shrubs and trees in mythology and religious and profane rituals and the symbolism that derives from them.
Many customs that 21st -century man finds perfectly normal once had a far deeper significance.
It is an academically sound survey of the knowledge of ritual plants over the centuries, taking a broad view, plus a critical look at how correctly plant species are named in the literature.

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À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Botanical
popular names, habitat, description
Cultural
rituals, mythology, symbolism, magic, popular customs, popular beliefs, fairytales, sagas, legends
Uses
herbalism, popular remedies, cosmetics, agriculture, industry, crafts, home, garden and kitchen
A modern reference work on the part played by herbs, shrubs and trees in mythology and religious and profane rituals and the symbolism that derives from them.
Many customs that 21st -century man finds perfectly normal once had a far deeper significance.
It is an academically sound survey of the knowledge of ritual plants over the centuries, taking a broad view, plus a critical look at how correctly plant species are named in the literature.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
mens & cultuur uitgevers n.v.
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9077135049
ISBN 13 
9789077135044
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
1588
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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