Langtree Botanics: The Story of the Beltane Nature Sprite
In the British Isles, Beltane is an ancient festival celebrated on the first day of May to mark the beginning of summer. It is a time of...
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langtreebotanics
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Langtree Botanics: Do Trees have Spirits?
The idea of trees possessing spirits or being inhabited by otherworldly beings is a belief found in many cultures and spiritual...
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langtreebotanics
- Apr 10
- 5 min
Langtree Botanics: History and Folklore of Floralia, Beltane and May Day
Floralia was a Roman festival dedicated to Flora, the goddess of flowers and spring. It was celebrated annually from April 28 to May 3....
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Dave Felstead
- Apr 30, 2022
- 2 min
Do you know the history and origins of the “Green Man”?
Have you seen the image of the green man or woman, before? Usually they adorn religious buildings like cathedrals and medieval churches,...
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