![]() In Greek mythology, Demeter was worshipped as the goddess of agriculture, the seasons, and the harvest, and she instructed mortals in how to cultivate wheat and barley. Vervain’s primary role was to protect believers against evil spells or negative energy and to purify sacred places, such as altars, ceremonial implements, temples, and private dwellings. Verbena officinalis also known as the Enchanter’s herb, has a long association with magical and spiritual practices going back in time to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, as well as the Celtic Druids. Here are a few examples of plants with a supernatural history. When observing them in the Robison Herb Garden or elsewhere, enjoy them from a distance, never touching or ingesting any part of them. Several of the plants that acted as a bridge to the supernatural are part of the extensive collection of herbs within the Robison Herb Garden, where they reside in the Herbs of the Ancients, Herbs in Literature, and Medicinal Herbs sections.Ī number of these plants must command our respect-not because they open a pathway to the supernatural, but because they can make us sick or worse. People turned to plants not only for food and medicines that alleviated pain and suffering, but also as a means of connecting with the spiritual realm. A common element among ancient worldviews was the belief in supernatural agencies, benevolent and malevolent forms, thought to control natural phenomena, such as the weather, success or failure of crops and harvests, the abundance or absence of wildlife, as well as the health and prosperity of an individual, family, or community. Steeped in legends and lore, herbs provide a physical link to the beliefs and practices of people through the ages. ![]()
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