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Mythic Plants

Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods

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Mythic Plants

By: Ellen Zachos
Narrated by: Ellen Zachos
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In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses.

In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication, warfare, food, medicine, magic, and rituals. When Prometheus stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to mankind, he hid it in a stalk of giant fennel. Ancient Greeks waiting to question the oracles were given cannabis as part of their cleansing rituals. A quince fruit started the Trojan war. The goddess Demeter was so distraught when Hades kidnapped her daughter that she caused winter to blanket the earth, killing all plants.

Mythic Plants focuses on how the ancient Greeks used plants in their lives and loves and conquests—some of which we can still use.

Includes tips throughout for bringing these ancient plants into your garden.

Ancient Europe Gardening & Horticulture Greece Natural Resources Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Social Sciences Ancient History Mythology Ancient Greece Greek Mythology
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I thought this book would teach me about plants but I was not prepared to gasp, burst into laughter and stop on the street with my hand over my mouth. This book is full of surprises and the most unusual stories you have ever heard. The narration is captivating and her timing never misses. I can't wait to recommend it to others.

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