The Root in Every Ritual: Sacred Plants in Mythology, Art, and Culture - Paperback

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The Root in Every Ritual: Sacred Plants in Mythology, Art, and Culture - Paperback

Name: The Root in Every Ritual: Sacred Plants in Mythology, Art, and Culture - Paperback
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SKU: 9798888503928
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by Jacqueline N. Norton

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by Jacqueline N. Norton (Author)

The role of plants in our physical and spiritual transformation

- Explores the uses of plants across cultures and centuries for healing, protection, transformation, divination, ritual, spiritual awakening, and symbolic art

- Looks at 72 plants traditionally associated with death and the afterlife, heart-healing plants, alchemical herbs, protective plants, and sacred trees

- Draws on ancient texts like Pliny's Historia Naturalis and Dioscorides' De Materia Medica, as well as insights from folklore and religious and spiritual traditions

For as long as humans have told stories, plants have served as tools, guides, symbols, and sacred allies--linking us across time to our most ancient ancestors. In this book Jacqueline Norton reveals the hidden stories of 72 remarkable plants--from aromatic herbs to towering trees--tracing their vital roles in myth, medicine, and ceremony across continents and centuries.

Through captivating artifacts such as a Ptolemaic statuette of Hekate carved from juniper wood, a samurai sword adorned with chrysanthemum motifs, and a Malian garment made from baobab fiber, Norton uncovers how plants intricately intertwine with human life. She shows how plants mark love and loss, protect thresholds, unlock spiritual visions, and nurture profound transformation.

Featuring more than 200 images of artifacts, artworks, textiles, and landscapes, this richly illustrated volume immerses readers in the vibrant material culture and living symbolism that connect plants to human experience. Whether steeped in healing brews, woven into ceremonial garments, or etched into temple walls, these plants are far more than just background scenery. They are living partners in our shared journey, connecting us intimately to our ancestors and the natural world in profound, enduring ways.

Author Biography

Jacqueline N. Norton is a writer and plant enthusiast with more than 20 years of experience in holistic healing. She holds an Associates in Science of Chiropractic Technology degree and certifications in Oncology Massage, specializing in pain management. She lives in upstate New York.

Number of Pages: 384

Dimensions: 0.8 x 9 x 5.9 IN

Publication Date: August 18, 2026

ISBN	9798888503928
Author	Jacqueline N. Norton
Publisher	Destiny Books
Genre	Education and Health & fitness
Format	Paperback
Published	August 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	384
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print