The Sacred Tree : or The Tree in Religion and Myth
London: Macmillan, 1897.
First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Good+ with no dust jacket. Item #17279
Random foxing, light cock, 1/16" spine edge snag, 1897 owner's signature, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Macmillan (New York) Review Slip glued to front endpaper. An influential synthesis of late Victorian comparative religion, The Sacred Tree studies the symbolic and religious importance of trees across ancient civilizations. Drawing on mythology, folklore, archaeology, and early anthropology, Mrs Philpot explores tree worship, sacred groves, the "world tree" Yggdrasil, paradise traditions, seasonal festivals, and the enduring influence of tree symbolism in religions and folk customs around the world. ; xvi, 179 pages.
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