Mystical Mushrooms
Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi
Aurora Kane
- 240 páginas
- English
- ePUB (apto para móviles)
- Disponible en iOS y Android
Mystical Mushrooms
Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi
Aurora Kane
Información del libro
Mystical Mushrooms defines the beauty of mushrooms byfocusing on their magical connections and symbolic meanings through folkloric tales and superstitions throughout the world.
Go for a walk in the woods on any given summer day and you may find yourself surrounded in fungi galore as they lay nestled among the ferns and trees. After a rainstorm, peek out in your backyard and you may see tiny spores sprouting from the grass, forming what is known as a fairy ring. Mushrooms grow in all shapes, sizes, and colors and—depending on where you live—you might find some that are conducive to magic practice. Mystical Mushrooms enters this realm, exploring the magical properties, mythological connections, and symbolic qualities of the fungi that so intrigue us.
Author Mandie Quark takes you on a journey through the mystical universe of mushrooms. From Buddhist traditions to the concept of fairy rings, Quark reveals how mushrooms have long been entwined with the supernatural in art, literature, and religion. This includes topics surrounding:
- Magical History
- Spells
- Symbolism
- Spirituality
Coupled with stunningly depicted artwork, Mystical Mushrooms explores the qualities of over 75 species of mushroom, displaying a range of compelling subjects surrounding the true power of these fabulous fungi.