Speaking forest. (Cf. D1610.2.) — Mythoi

Motif

Speaking forest. (Cf. D1610.2.)

Marvels. · Extraordinary places and things. · Extraordinary trees, plants, fruit, etc. · view the constellation · filed as F812.4

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Icelandic Boberg.

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Forest of straight and tall trees. Each tree straight as an arrow and higher than earthly man ever saw Wood of sixty trees nourishing three hundred men apiece Forest of Dangers (Wonders) Forest where unseen sword cuts off heads of those trying to escape Special flavor of wood from certain forest Boards of wood from certain forest endure forever Wood which cannot be consumed by fire

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Speaking tree. (Cf. D950, D1317.20.)

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