Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods

By: Ellen Zachos

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781523524419
Related ISBNs:: 9781523524396
Publisher:: Workman Publishing Company
Date of Addition:: 02/18/25
Copyrighted By:: Ellen Zachos
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Home and Garden, Outdoors and Nature, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.