Irish Trees: Myths, Legends and FolkloreCollins, 2003 - 231 pages This book gathers together the myths, legends and folklore associated with the native Irish trees. The folklore has two main themes: the tree as a marker of important places such as a royal site or holy well, and the role of different trees as sources of magical power in folk customs and superstitions. |
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