Basil Lore and Symbolism
Basil, whose Latin name basilicum rather grandly means “royal herb,” has had an identity crisis for most of its existence. On one hand, it’s been linked to royalty annd churches – from the Greek words basileus Read the Post
Yew Tree Lore and Symbolism
In the traditional culture of the Western Slavs, the yew tree was used to ward off evil, bad luck, disease, witches, and just about anything else unpleasant that might try to creep into people’s lives. Its symbolic significance likely stemmed from Read the Post