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Flower Wisdom: The Definitive Guidebook to the Myth, Folklore and Healing Power of Flowers - Softcover

Kear, Katherine

 
9780722539965: Flower Wisdom: The Definitive Guidebook to the Myth, Folklore and Healing Power of Flowers
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0722539967 ISBN 13: 9780722539965
Verlag: Thorsons, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

An illustrated exploration of the myths, magic and healing powers of the best known and loved flowers of the Westen hemisphere. This is a comprehensive guide to the ancient beliefs and customs surrounding the flowers through time. From the poppies of Flanders -- symbols of sleep and oblivion -- to the purity of the lily and the faery origin of the daisy, this book explores the ancient beliefs and customs surrounding the many roles flowers have played in human lives through time. All the best-loved flowers are here, described in both physical and symbolic detail. Includes the Daisy, Bluebell, Lily, Anemone, Poppy, Daffodil, Rose, Tulip, Violet, Snowdrop, Cowslip, Primrose, Marigold, Buttercup, Clover, Cowparsley, Dandelion, Foxglove, Honeysuckle, Crysanthemum, Iris and Carnation.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Katherine Kear has worked with flowers for over 25 years, both commercially and more recently as a lecturer, writing and creating features on the folklore, myth, superstition and tradtions surrounding flowers.

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Verlag
Thorsons
Erscheinungsdatum
2000
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0722539967
ISBN 13 
9780722539965
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
193
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