Herba Mythica
myths and folk tales of sacred healing plants
$64.41
- Hardcover
400 pages
- Release Date
4 July 2024
Summary
Herba Mythica: Tales of Healing Herbs and Ancient Gods
A compendium of myths, legends, and folk tales celebrating the potent magic of herbs and plants. Storytellers from around the world unite to share these ancient narratives, gathered in a special volume adorned with beautiful illustrations by Sherry Robinson and edited by Xanthe Gresham-Knight.
From Medea’s mystical potions to Dionysus’s intoxicating pinecones, plants have been employed for enchantment and healing since t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781803995724 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1803995726 |
| Author: | Xanthe Gresham-Knight, Sherry Robinson |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 4 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 664g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
In this compilation of leafy tales and plant magic, Xanthe has drawn on storytellers’ experience and heritage from across the globe … she has brought green enchantment to every page - Foreword from Lisa Schneidau
– Lisa SchneidauAbout The Author
Xanthe Gresham-Knight
XANTHE GRESHAM-KNIGHT tours internationally and has been Storyteller in Residence for The Chelsea Physic Garden, Harvard University, Psychologies magazine, Hastings Storytelling Festival, Stoke and Staffordshire Libraries and has received numerous commissions from The British Museum and The Smithsonian. She has performed at major UK Literature Festivals including Hay and Cheltenham and has created 8 performance art shows for adults on different Goddesses for venues including The Barbican, National and Soho Theatres.
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