Churches, death and resurrection: The Yew in Folklore
Yew (taxus baccata) is a very poisonous tree, appearing in both English legend and folklore. Source of the wood for our famous longbows, it also stands guard over churchyards and sacred sites. But is its deathly reputation entirely deserved? Or has it earned its place in our national folklore? Historical Connections The toxicity of the trees...
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