Magic Plants (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of magical plants, exploring their historical significance and the beliefs surrounding their mystical properties. The author traces the origins of plant magic back to ancient Egypt, where the lines between medicine, superstition, and divine intervention blurred. Through an examination of rituals, dream interpretation, and the association of plants with celestial bodies, the book reveals how these practices shaped the development of magical beliefs. Readers will encounter a diverse array of plants, each with its own unique folklore and purported powers. From herbs used to ward off evil spirits and break spells to those believed to induce madness or even raise the dead, the book offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of magical traditions. By examining the historical and cultural context of these beliefs, the author sheds light on the enduring human fascination with the hidden powers of the natural world. Ultimately, this book invites readers to question the boundaries between the natural and the supernatural, challenging assumptions and offering fresh perspectives on the role of plants in magical practices throughout history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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