S9 Ep 4 Amazing Folklore of the Mighty Oak Tree

On this week’s episode, we are exploring the folklore of the mighty oak tree. Seen as the protector of the woods, many of the ancient gods are said to have had strong ties to this tree. Get your acorns at the ready as we find out about this powerhouse of the forests!   DON'T FORGET I STILL NEED YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES FOR A FUTURE SEASON - GET IN TOUCH USING THE CONTACT DETAILS BELOW   Sites related to this topic:   Danu’s Irish Herb Garden - episode about Hawthorn: https://youtu.be/8Akjss1rpI4?si=nFwS2iHFlzT4eBYq   https://www.icysedgwick.com/   Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD   Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’: https://amzn.to/4c8v4Yh   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dagda   YouTube episode from the channel The Mythology Niche: https://youtu.be/Xcx21alVAGY?si=R5zuf4XVbE-lk7wD   Site talking about the oak tree: https://seasonofearth.com/oak-tree-symbolism-myths-and-legends-of-oak-trees/   Druids site: https://thedruidsgarden.com/2018/11/11/sacred-tree-profile-oaks-medicine-magic-mythology-and-meanings/   Youtube episode from the channel Traveler in Time: https://youtu.be/ihOW_vs7OeE?si=Ugzrnv68y_a396x8   https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-tree-lore/oak   https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/oak/oak-mythology-and-folklore/   https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2021/04/tree-folklore/   Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode!    check out the blog: https://myslicemyblog.co.uk   Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mysliceoflifepod   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@myslicechannel   Really want to support me? Then buy me a coffee or plant!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mysliceoflife   Get in touch: [email protected]   A big thank you to Budget Seeds for supporting this channel! Get your seeds here: https://budgetseeds.co.uk and use my code: SONEIL10 to get 10% off.   If you’d like to start your own podcast click the link and get one month free with Podbean! Individual podcast: https://www.podbean.com/mysliceoflife Business podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pro/mysliceoflife And if you are looking to advertise through Podbean, use my code and get $100 free advertising! https://sponsorship.podbean.com/mysliceoflife (Full disclosure: I may get a small commission from affiliate codes at no extra cost to you, so thank you for supporting the show!)     Intro music: Exciting news by Diamond_tunes - used with thanks   Oak image:  by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay  Lightning image: Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay  Zeus image:  by Arthur Ribeiro Manoeldabomba from Pixabay Robin hood image: by David Reed from Pixabay Thumbnail image: by RegalShave from Pixabay   All used with thanks.