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Myths of the Sacred Tree
Essential to life on earth since the beginning of time, trees hold a special place in our collective consciousness: rooted in the earth, reaching skyward, nourished by the elements, and enlivened by the sap running through their veins, they provide a metaphor for what it means to be human.Moyra Caldecott has gathered here a collection of myths celebrating the rich symbolis...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
September 1st 1993
by Destiny Books
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This book is a fine example of the symbolic interpretation of myths. The Tree theme ties stories from cultures around the world together and grants a reflective insight into our own existence. Though at times the writers religious bias does come through it is easy to ignore in light of the insights she brings to the work.
All in all, this is an excellent book with a lot to teach the open minded reader. Also not a bad read as it is phrased in a light, easy-reading way that draws one along and make...more
All in all, this is an excellent book with a lot to teach the open minded reader. Also not a bad read as it is phrased in a light, easy-reading way that draws one along and make...more
While some of the stories were interesting, the trees in the stories often were not sacred in themselves. I felt the commentaries were shallow and often missed what seemed to be point of the stories.
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Started academic career by obtaining degrees in English Literature and Philosophy.
* Briefly lectured in English Literature at university level.
* Raised three children and had a most interesting and stimulating life as the wife of Oliver Caldecott in London from 1951 to 1989. (Oliver was an editor at Penguin, Readers Union, and Hutchinson and founded his own publishing firm Wildwood House with his...more
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* Briefly lectured in English Literature at university level.
* Raised three children and had a most interesting and stimulating life as the wife of Oliver Caldecott in London from 1951 to 1989. (Oliver was an editor at Penguin, Readers Union, and Hutchinson and founded his own publishing firm Wildwood House with his...more
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