{"title":". Giesecke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. Giesecke\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich intersections of mythology, spirituality, and nature through detailed and evocative works. Readers can delve into ancient wisdom and cultural beliefs, particularly focusing on the symbolic meanings found in plants and natural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those fascinated by the spiritual traditions of Greece and Rome, . Giesecke's writing uncovers the profound connections between botanical lore and religious symbolism, inviting reflection on the enduring power of myth within our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mythology-of-plants-botanical-lore-from-ancient-greece-and-rome-by-giesecke-9781606063217","title":"The Mythology of Plants – Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; pomegranate and apple, which were potent symbols of fertility; and sources of precious incense including frankincense and myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the sweeping botanical commentary are the myths themselves, told in the original voice of Ovid, classical antiquity's most colourful mythographer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume's interdisciplinary approach will appeal to a wide audience, ranging from readers interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts. With an original translation of selections from Ovid's \u003cem\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/em\u003e, an extensive bibliography, a useful glossary of names and places, and a rich selection of images including exquisite botanical illustrations, \u003cem\u003eThe Mythology of Plants – Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome\u003c\/em\u003e is unparalleled in scope and realization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432986296556,"sku":"9781606063217","price":87.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781606063217.jpg?v=1774765886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/giesecke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}