Irish Wild Plants: Myths Legends and Folklore
By: Grania Langrishe , Niall MacCoitir
01 Jun 2006 - The Collins Press
Describes plants in seasonal order instead of botanically, a fresh perspective that in many ways brings us back to the viewpoint of our ancestors. After describing the history of herbs in Ireland and traditional herbal m ...Quick View
Irish Wild Plants: Myths Legends and Folklore
By: Grania Langrishe , Niall MacCoitir
31 May 2008 - The Collins Press
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 medi ...Quick View
Irish Trees: Myth, Legend and Folklore
By: Grania Langrishe , Niall MacCoitir
01 May 2003 - The Collins Press
This book gathers together the myths, legends and folklore associated with the native Irish trees. The folklore has two main themes: the tree as a marker of important places such as a royal site or holy well, and the rol ...Quick View