Sacred Plants
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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""Sacred Plants"" explores the deep connection between plants and human culture, revealing their profound influence on religion, mythology, and medicine. For millennia, plants have been central to our understanding of the world, shaping belief systems and healing practices. The book examines how certain plants attained sacred status, becoming integral to creation myths and symbolic representations across diverse cultures. It also delves into the ethnobotanical knowledge of ancient cultures, highlighting their intricate understanding of plant properties for well-being. This exploration bridges botany, anthropology, and religious studies, presenting a holistic view of the plant-human relationship.
The book progresses through an introduction to ethnobotany and religious symbolism, an analysis of plants in world religions, a focus on plant-derived medicine, and a showcase of various plants in diverse cultures. By integrating scientific analysis with cultural interpretation, ""Sacred Plants"" challenges conventional perspectives and emphasizes the active role of plants in shaping human consciousness and spirituality.
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