Project Gutenberg 2014-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 2087 Folkard, Richard 04013581 Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics Embracing the Myths, Traditions, Superstitions, and Folk-Lore of the Plant Kingdom Introduction -- The world-trees of the ancients -- The trees of Paradise and the tree of Adam -- Sacred plants of the ancients -- Floral ceremonies, garlands, and wreaths -- Plants of the Christian Church -- Plants of the fairies and naiades -- Sylvans, wood nymphs, and tree spirits -- Plants of the Devil -- Plants of the witches -- Magical plants -- Fabulous, wondrous, and miraculous plants -- Plants connected with birds and animals -- The doctrine of plant signatures -- Plants and the planets -- Plant symbolism and language -- Funeral plants -- An encyclopædia of six hundred plants, English and foreign, giving their myths, legends, traditions, folk-lore, symbolism, and history. Produced by Chris Curnow, Jennifer Linklater, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics" by Richard Folkard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the myths, traditions, superstitions, and folk-lore surrounding plants throughout different cultures. It provides a comprehensive exploration of how various civilizations have revered and interpreted plants, showcasing their significance in rituals, beliefs, and as symbols of life and death. The opening of the book introduces the concept that ancient peoples viewed trees and plants with a profound sense of reverence, attributing supernatural qualities to them. Folkard sets the stage for an exploration of world trees in various cultures, illustrating how they symbolize life, knowledge, and celestial connections. The introduction hints at a detailed discussion of plants' roles as figures in mythology and religion, presenting a rich tapestry of cultural beliefs surrounding plant life that the author has amassed from his research. Folkard’s preface also mentions his intent to categorize and document the knowledge he has gathered over the years, making the work both a scholarly endeavor and a treasure trove of plant lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44638/44638-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Plants -- Folklore QK Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other 2294218 2025-08-18T06:49:17.700700 text/html 2200029 2024-10-23T22:10:20 text/html 4884283 2025-08-18T06:49:52.594538 application/epub+zip 4908212 2025-08-18T06:49:24.649797 application/epub+zip 1062886 2025-08-18T06:49:21.347775 application/epub+zip 5561321 2025-08-18T06:50:12.429450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5113446 2025-08-18T06:49:48.708583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1371660 2022-09-20T11:23:13.424202 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1828839 2025-08-18T06:49:12.931844 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1808864 2024-10-23T22:10:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16690 2025-08-18T06:50:12.647426 application/rdf+xml 28697 2025-08-18T06:49:21.759708 image/jpeg 4031 2025-08-18T06:49:21.566673 image/jpeg 4378823 2025-08-18T06:49:18.088680 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog