Claire Cock-Starkey 
Lore of the Land [PDF ebook] 
Folklore & Wisdom from the Wild Earth

Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies, and seas.
From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of Earth’s wildest places . Stories and spirits abound in these land- and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have intertwined over centuries.
Each of the six chapters covers a different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore surrounding Woodlands , Seas & Oceans , Wetlands , Mountains , Rivers & Streams , and Hills & Caves . Beginning with tales from cultures spanning the globe , each chapter then dives into the legends of how these places were formed , their place in the human imagination , and their natural and otherworldly denizens .
Learn how the forests hold up the sky in Māori tradition; how in Ireland, seaweed was once thought to predict the weather; and that the ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based on real folklore , uncovering the secrets of our natural world as never before.
A treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom,   The Lore of the Land  is sure to fire the imaginations of young nature-lovers, and delight anyone who has ever wondered whether there is more to our natural world than meets the eye.

Also in the series:
The Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature

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