Category: plant lore
DENMARK : FAIRY TALE The fir tree – H. C. Andersen
Grantræet~ The Fir Tree, is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. Discover the traditional use of the fir tree.
TIMELINE: A story of coffee
The story of how coffee was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes romance, politics, religion, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, and innovation. Coffee: but probe deeper into this sweet-sounding word – follow its roots to the the Italian caffè, French café, the Turkish…
INDIA: On the Frangipani – Plumeria
Discover legends and folklore of the Frangipani – Plumeria in India, and its use in traditional Indian culture.
INDIA: On the Banana
Discover legends, myths and folklore of the banana tree in India- its use in traditional Indian culture.
INDIA: On the Bodhi or Ashwattha Tree
Discover legend, myth and folklore of the Bodhi or Ashwattha tree in India and its use in Indian culture.
*Folklore of the Potato from 1886
PERU: On the origins QUINOA
Discover the Aymara legend, history and folklore of the quinoa in Peru and its use in traditional culture.
TURKEY : TREE STORIES by Nasreddin Hodja
Nasreddin Hodja has many names and is also sometimes referred to as “Nasrudin”,“the Mulla” and as “the Hodja” or “Hoca”.
TIMELINE: A story of yerba mate
Timeline of yerba mate
Christmas in all nations from 1898-Italy and America – IV
Italy and America