Mystical Mushrooms: Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi

Mystical Mushrooms defines the beauty of mushrooms by focusing on their magical connections and symbolic meanings through folkloric tales and superstitions throughout the world.

Go for a walk in the woods on any given summer day and you may find yourself surrounded in fungi galore as they lay nestled among the ferns and trees. After a rainstorm, peek out in your backyard and you may see tiny spores sprouting from the grass, forming what is known as a fairy ring. Mushrooms grow in all shapes, sizes, and colors and--depending on where you live--you might find some that are conducive to magic practice. Mystical Mushrooms enters this realm, exploring the magical properties, mythological connections, and symbolic qualities of the fungi that so intrigue us.

Author Aurora Kane takes you on a journey through the mystical universe of mushrooms. From ancient traditions to the concept of fairy rings, Kane reveals how mushrooms have long been entwined with the supernatural in art, literature, and religion. This includes topics surrounding:

• Magical History
• Spells
• Symbolism
• Spirituality

Coupled with stunningly depicted artwork, Mystical Mushrooms explores the qualities of over 35 species of mushroom, displaying a range of compelling subjects surrounding the true power of these fabulous fungi.

Author: Aurora Kane
Publisher: Rock Point
Published: 09/12/2023
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.91w x 0.91d
ISBN13: 9781631069215
ISBN10: 1631069217
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Biology
- Nature | Plants | Mushrooms
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology

About the Author

Aurora Kane--author of Moon Magic, House Magic, Herbal Magic, and Goddess Magic--is a practicing witch and herbalist with many decades (some say centuries) of experience in casting and conjuring. She lives in the Northeastern United States where she is a founding member of the Coven of the Moonbeam Ravine.