Herba Mythica

Herba Mythica gathers myths, legends and folk tales about sacred healing plants, bringing together 63 stories from 31 storytellers across 27 countries and four continents. The collection ranges from creation myths and goddess traditions to personal reflections, historical material and contemporary experiences, treating plants as sources of healing, symbolism and spiritual meaning.

The 57 featured herbs are arranged alphabetically by botanical name, with each entry supported by notes on plant origins, symbolism, healing properties, ecology, botany or green pharmacy. Among the examples are Hecate as the hypnotic Poppy, Osiris as the oracular Laurel and Tara as the regenerative Lotus, alongside folk tales of Willow fathers, Hawthorn mothers and brides who marry trees.