Plant and Animal Lore

Folklore and Mythology
From the mighty Oak to the smallest flower, and from the Big Foot to Nessie, plants and animals have lores of their own.

Mistletoe star
Mistletoe has long been believed to be not only the plant of love, but also a magical plant that had the power to protect and ensure fertility.

Mistletoe Lore star
Come find out a little more about that magical sprig of mistletoe we hang above our doors at Christmas time.

Oak Tree - Sacred To Gods And Druids star
Among the sacred trees in many legends, the mighty oak stands noble and tall. The oak tree in lore and myth represents great symbolic meanings to the pantheons of mythology, to the druids...

Oak Tree In Lore And Myth star
In Greek mythology Dryads, faerie-like creatures, lived in Oak trees -- they are actually tree nymphs. A Dryad is very shy except when around Artemis the goddess who is a friend to most nymphs.

The Easter Bunny star
We are surrounded by ancient folklore. In the spring season, the Easter Bunny is one such symbol that has mutated over the years into the commercial extravanganza we enjoy today.

Yew Tree in Lore and Myth star
The Yew is one of the trees of which the functions and properties are central to the Druidic Religion. It is included among the Great Trees of their traditions and rituals.

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