Myths of the Sacred Tree - Moyra Caldecott

Author: Moyra Caldecott
Publisher: Destiny Books
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1993 edition
ISBN: 9780892814145
Condition: Second-hand paperback. Light general shelf wear, minor corner and edge wear, and some surface marks to the cover. There is a small crease/bump to the lower right corner and light rubbing to the spine and edges. Pages appear clean with light age toning. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Myths of the Sacred Tree gathers stories from around the world that explore the tree as a sacred image, spiritual symbol, and living link between earth, sky, body, and spirit. Drawing on myths from African, Native American, Chinese, Sumerian, Russian, Indian, Greek, Scandinavian, European, South American, and Arabian traditions, Moyra Caldecott presents the tree as a central figure in humanity’s religious and mythic imagination.

This illustrated collection includes stories of world trees, spirit-inhabited forests, trees of wisdom, divine trees, and trees connected with transformation, initiation, and renewal. With artwork by Anthea Toorchen, it is a readable and visually appealing volume for readers interested in mythology, earth religion, folklore, symbolism, and sacred nature traditions.

About the Author:
Moyra Caldecott was a South African-born British writer known for her novels and works on mythology, Celtic tradition, women’s spirituality, and sacred symbolism. Her books include Women in Celtic Myth and other works exploring myth, consciousness, and spiritual traditions.