EDIT TO ADD..... A CORRECTION ... JANE GRAY WAS A RIVAL FOR THE THONE OF MARY NOT ELIZABETH, THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP FROM MY LISTENER :)
Welcome to another episode of tree folklore and this time we have the mighty OAK, a tree that is the symbol of steadfastness and security. This is also a tree associated with royalty, both in the human world and the folkloric world. It is one of the most recognised trees around the world, and one of the most loved. I hope you enjoy this episode as we learn about the Oak's importance for ancient cultures through to the modern day.
(This episode is dedicated to Andy, Nicola and their family and friends. The Oak.... eternally a symbol of strength and power. Love always surrounds)
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0:00 introduction
0:36 A brief history of the Oak
5:02 Druids, Celts and Green Men of the great ancient forest
8:13 The Mistletoe and the Druids
11:10 The Greeks and the Oracle Oaks
11:36 The Irish tale of the bringing of the sacred trees and Cuchullain
15:20 The Norse tale of Barnskottr
19:57 The Romans, the Greeks their visions and festivals
22:04 Christianity and the Gospel Oaks
25:42 The tree of kings, Scottish clans, Oak Apple Day and May Day
28:49 Folklore, spells, faith and Ogham
35:22 Oak wood in the home, protection, shipbuilding and gallows
40:54 Fairies and witches, true tales and superstitions
50:42 Sir George Bernard Shaw poem 'Oak Tree'
52:02 Closing thoughts
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also images & video from Pixabay & Wikimedia Commons
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Folklorists: J Frazer, R Vickery, H Fife, R Mabey, N Chadwick, Ruth Tongue, A Porteous, EM Leather, K Briggs, JF Campbell, Y Aburrow, C Oakley, E And J Lehner, P Heselton, J Gifford, Harrington, Marc Potts
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