ROC Metaphysical Book Review

A reverence for nature is found throughout  this illustrated collection of enchanting myths from around the world that celebrate the symbolism of trees.    

Essential to life on earth since the beginning of time, trees hold a special place in our collective consciousness: rooted in the earth, reaching skyward, nourished by the  elements, and enlivened by the sap running through their veins, they provide a metaphor for what it means to be human.

Moyra Caldecott  has gathered here a collection of myths celebrating the rich symbolism  of trees, all bringing to life a time when the natural world was deeply respected and trees and forests were thought to be inhabited by spirits  and divine beings.

Bound by the organized structure of modern  life, the human spirit yearns for the wildness and freedom of primal nature represented by forests in their natural state. Caldecott's book  has captured and given voice to this spirit.   

 Moyra Caldecott (1927-2015) was the author of more than 17 books and novels, including  Women in Celtic Myth.  With degrees in both English literature and philosophy, she devoted the  major portion of her life to collecting and examining myths and legends  across the world. Born in South Africa, she was married to the late painter and publisher Oliver Caldecott.       

 Find the book at: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/myths-of-the-sacred-tree