Books like The lost language of symbolism by Harold Bayley

A collection of retold Greek and Roman myths from the Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch, drawing on classical literature and folklore for engaging retellings of ancient tales, including Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, and Daphne and Apollo.

An exploration of self‑actualization through spiritual and metaphysical perspectives, blending New Age thought, mind‑body‑spirit disciplines, and paranormal insights into a guide for personal growth.

Collections of anthropological essays that explore how societies interpret their world and kinship through mythic symbolism and primitive religion.

This engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the book's main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; pomegranate and apple, which were potent symbols of fertility; and sources of precious incense including frankincense and myrrh. Following the sweeping botanical commentary are the myths themselves, told in the original voice of Ovid, classical antiquity's most colorful mythographer. The volume's interdisciplinary approach will appeal to a wide audience, ranging from readers interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts. With an original translation of selections from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses, ' an extensive bibliography, a useful glossary of names and places, and a rich selection of images including exquisite botanical illustrations, this book is unparalleled in scope and realization.

A delightful illustrated collection of folklore and fact about magical herbs, presented in an engaging and informative way.

The 1996 Llewellyn Almanac offers a yearly guide to magical folklore, featuring more than 80 articles on spells, rituals, mythic lore, and practical home tips alongside a moon-phase calendar and global holiday listings.