{"product_id":"mythic-plants-potions-and-poisons-from-the-gardens-of-the-gods-hardcover","title":"Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEllen Zachos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated book that's \u003ci\u003eSong of Achilles\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eSecret Life of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods-many of which can still be experimented with today-for a myriad of uses. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication, warfare, food, medicine, magic, and rituals. When Prometheus stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to mankind, he hid it in a stalk of giant fennel. Ancient Greeks waiting to question the oracles were given cannabis as part of their cleansing rituals. A quince fruit started the Trojan war. The goddess Demeter was so distraught when Hades kidnapped her daughter that she caused winter to blanket the earth, killing all plants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythic Plants\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on how the ancient Greeks used plants in their lives and loves and conquests--some of which we can still use. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes tips throughout for bringing these ancient plants into your garden. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllen Zachos is a Harvard graduate and the author of eleven books including \u003ci\u003eThe Wildcrafted Cocktail, Growing Healthy Houseplants, The Forager's Pantry, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e How to Forage for Wild Edible Plants Without Dying\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Ellen's first career was on Broadway (cast of Les Miz, among others), but the gift of a peace lily on opening night opened her eyes to the wonderful world of plants. Ellen taught at the New York Botanic Garden for many years, and also served as Coordinator of the Gardening Department in Continuing Ed, before moving to Santa Fe, NM. Ellen was named a Great American Gardener by the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival and continues to speak at conferences, garden clubs and flower shows across the country. Her eleventh book Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods was published in 2025 by Workman Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 8.26 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508317511987,"sku":"9781523524396","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/mythic-plants-potions-and-poisons-from-the-gardens-of-the-gods-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}