The Silver Bough is a collection of myths and folktales from various traditions, including ancient Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Siberia, and the Celtic lands. It explores forgotten Otherworlds, such as hollow hills, glass mountains, and fabled islands, and contains over twenty myths and folktales. The book is rich in symbolism, shamanic traditions, and esoteric wisdom and traverses ancient cosmologies, from the kingdom of the dead to the flood's domain. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 416 pages Publication date: 03 February 2021 Publisher: Brown Dog Books The Silver Bough is a captivating journey into a forgotten Otherworld of enchanting hollow hills, glistening glass mountains, and legendary islands. Within its pages, a rich tapestry of over twenty myths and folktales unfolds, drawing inspiration from the diverse traditions of the world, spanning ancient Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Siberia, and the Celtic lands. Among these captivating stories are Gwyn and the Lady of the Lake, The Shipwrecked Sailor, Galahad's Quest for the Grail, and the Apples of Immortality. Each of the five accompanying sections is intricately woven from the threads of these tales, creating a tapestry rich in symbolism, shamanic traditions, and esoteric wisdom. The Silver Bough traverses ancient cosmologies, venturing from the realm of the dead and the starlit realm to the domain of the flood and the land of the hidden folk. Weight: 535g Dimension: 210 x 148 x 30 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781839522512