On this week’s episode, we are exploring the folklore of the mighty oak tree. Seen as the protector of the woods, many of the ancient gods are said to have had strong ties to this tree. Get your acorns at the ready as we find out about this powerhouse of the forests!

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Sites related to this topic:

Danu’s Irish Herb Garden - episode about Hawthorn: https://youtu.be/8Akjss1rpI4?si=nFwS2iHFlzT4eBYq

https://www.icysedgwick.com/

Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD

Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’:

https://amzn.to/4c8v4Yh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dagda

YouTube episode from the channel The Mythology Niche: https://youtu.be/Xcx21alVAGY?si=R5zuf4XVbE-lk7wD

Site talking about the oak tree: https://seasonofearth.com/oak-tree-symbolism-myths-and-legends-of-oak-trees/

Druids site: https://thedruidsgarden.com/2018/11/11/sacred-tree-profile-oaks-medicine-magic-mythology-and-meanings/

Youtube episode from the channel Traveler in Time: https://youtu.be/ihOW_vs7OeE?si=Ugzrnv68y_a396x8

https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-tree-lore/oak

https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/oak/oak-mythology-and-folklore/

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2021/04/tree-folklore/

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