Sacred Trees of Ireland

by Christine Zucchelli

Trees mirror in many ways the life cycle of human beings: they are born from seed, they breathe and drink, they grow to maturity, reproduce and eventually die from age or disease. Their branches, roots and the veins of their leaves resemble human blood vessels, and certain species even ooze a reddish, blood-like sap when damaged.From ancient times, people appreciated the spiritual value of trees, singling out individual trees for special veneration. In Ireland the roots of tree worship reach deep into pagan Celtic religion and spirituality. Christine Zucchelli looks at these trees, from Fairy Thorns to Rag Trees, from Mass Bushes to Monument Trees. This fascinating exploration of their stories and legends reveals their spiritual, social and historical functions from pagan times to the present.

• ISBN13: 9781848892774
• Publish Date: 16 May 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 5 June 2021
• Publish Country: IE
• Imprint: The Collins Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 220
• Language: English

Reviews

[wyvernfriend]

Fascinating look at historical trees of Ireland that have meaning and often sacred history around at least the site if not the tree, she delves into myth, legend and fact and the whole thing has sumptuous photographs.