Plant Story Dictionary
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Book Introduction
This book is a collection of myths, legends, and the origins of names related to various plants, compiled by the author. It is a book for plant lovers and those tired of the harsh urban environment.
The author tells people stories about how the vegetables and fruits we eat every day become more special, and how the beauty of unknown flowers and trees that catch our attention unknowingly adds meaning to them.
The 120 fascinating stories about plants in this book are filled with the author's hope that through the stories he has collected, people will be able to look at the plants around them once more, enjoy remembering them, and feel inspired to share those stories with others.
The author tells people stories about how the vegetables and fruits we eat every day become more special, and how the beauty of unknown flowers and trees that catch our attention unknowingly adds meaning to them.
The 120 fascinating stories about plants in this book are filled with the author's hope that through the stories he has collected, people will be able to look at the plants around them once more, enjoy remembering them, and feel inspired to share those stories with others.
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Spruce
Eggplant
Reed
Hazel
Mistletoe
Mustard
Cinnamon
Grains
Chrysanthemum
Goldfinch Broom
Cinchona
Balm of Gilead
Larch
I am Orchid
Elm
Tamarisk
Dark Dhak
Elder
Maple
Dahlia
Hemp
Myrtle
Ragweed
Rosemary
Marjoram
Mango
Columbine
Mandrake
Melon
Peony
Cotton
Radish
Fig tree
Hypericum
Forget-me-not
Ash
Crowfoot
Mimosa
Dandelion
Basil
Viper's Bugloss
Mint
Lily
Willow
Saxifrage
Bergamot
Peepul (Bodhi Tree)
Adonis
Peach
Briony
Blackberry
Mulberry
Apple
Sal
Cypress
Hawthorn
Pomegranate
Cactus
Sage
Pine
Cornflower
Water-lily
Narcissus
Snowdrop
Passion Flower
Motherwort
Anemone
Arbutus
Probably Flax
Amaranth
Almond
Avocado Pear
Iris
Acacia
Acanthus
Poppy
Cabbage
Fern
Thistle
Edelweiss
Eryngo
Lotus
Paulownia
Cucumber
Corn Maize
Olive
Pea
Agave Maguey
Dragon's Blood Tree
Usul Achyranthes
Laurel
Lily of the Valley
Birch
Rose
Fir
Violet
Palm
Oak
Linden
Chrysanthemum marigold
Campanula
Chicory
Carnation
Canna Canna
Carob
Bean
Crocus, Saffron
Clover
Aconite
Tulip
Pamo Crown Imperial
Pansy
Grapevine
Poplar
Juniper
Heliotrope
Oleander
Walnut
Pumpkin
Hyacinth
Eggplant
Reed
Hazel
Mistletoe
Mustard
Cinnamon
Grains
Chrysanthemum
Goldfinch Broom
Cinchona
Balm of Gilead
Larch
I am Orchid
Elm
Tamarisk
Dark Dhak
Elder
Maple
Dahlia
Hemp
Myrtle
Ragweed
Rosemary
Marjoram
Mango
Columbine
Mandrake
Melon
Peony
Cotton
Radish
Fig tree
Hypericum
Forget-me-not
Ash
Crowfoot
Mimosa
Dandelion
Basil
Viper's Bugloss
Mint
Lily
Willow
Saxifrage
Bergamot
Peepul (Bodhi Tree)
Adonis
Peach
Briony
Blackberry
Mulberry
Apple
Sal
Cypress
Hawthorn
Pomegranate
Cactus
Sage
Pine
Cornflower
Water-lily
Narcissus
Snowdrop
Passion Flower
Motherwort
Anemone
Arbutus
Probably Flax
Amaranth
Almond
Avocado Pear
Iris
Acacia
Acanthus
Poppy
Cabbage
Fern
Thistle
Edelweiss
Eryngo
Lotus
Paulownia
Cucumber
Corn Maize
Olive
Pea
Agave Maguey
Dragon's Blood Tree
Usul Achyranthes
Laurel
Lily of the Valley
Birch
Rose
Fir
Violet
Palm
Oak
Linden
Chrysanthemum marigold
Campanula
Chicory
Carnation
Canna Canna
Carob
Bean
Crocus, Saffron
Clover
Aconite
Tulip
Pamo Crown Imperial
Pansy
Grapevine
Poplar
Juniper
Heliotrope
Oleander
Walnut
Pumpkin
Hyacinth
Into the book
“Even now, the laurel wreath symbolizes glory, the rose beauty, the lily purity, the oak strength, the willow dignity, the fig tree rest, corn abundance, and the olive branch peace.
… Although we live in a materialistic and boring age, we are not completely disconnected from the times when imagination was pure and lovely.” --- From the author’s preface
“This book is for plant lovers and those tired of our society’s obsession with concrete.
… This book contains the hope that if we know the story behind each flower, each tree, each blade of grass, we will be able to keep them close to us and cherish them, and enjoy a richer spiritual life.” --- From the “Translator’s Preface”
“There is one grain that all children in the world know.
The main character is the sesame seed that appears in the magic spell that Alibaba memorized when opening the door to the thieves' treasure vault.
Sesame seeds are a grain created by the god of death and are used in Indian rituals for atonement and purification to help the dead enter heaven.
After a Hindu funeral ritual, the body is cremated on the riverbank, and friends scatter sesame seeds along with the ashes into the river.
“The dead eat sesame seeds and gain strength to embark on the long journey to the afterlife.” --- From “Sesame”
“The English name for dandelion is derived from the French word ‘dent de lion’, meaning lion’s tooth.
“It may be simply because the serrated leaves resemble lion teeth, but a more compelling reason for the name is that in ancient times, lions symbolized the sun and dandelions symbolized light.” --- From “Dandelion”
“Demeter, the goddess of the earth and grain, was overcome with grief when she was unable to find her daughter Proserpina, who had been kidnapped to hell.
Then poppies bloomed at Demeter's feet.
Demeter bent down over a flower she had never seen before and looked at it carefully.
As I smelled the strong scent, I felt drowsy.
Demeter put a poppy seed in her mouth and fell into a deep sleep.
It was the first sweet respite I had experienced since losing my daughter.
“Because poppies bring deep sleep, they are also offered to the dead.” --- From “‘Poppy’”
“According to a story told in Germany, the original pansy had strong vitality and grew well in the wild, while also being as fragrant as violets.
People loved pansies so much that they passed them by.
The fields were devastated as people were carelessly trampling on not only the grass for their livestock but also the vegetables for their consumption.
Pansy, overcome with guilt and sadness, prayed fervently that her scent would be taken away so that people would no longer seek her out.
“God answered that prayer, and the pansy became a flower without fragrance.”
… Although we live in a materialistic and boring age, we are not completely disconnected from the times when imagination was pure and lovely.” --- From the author’s preface
“This book is for plant lovers and those tired of our society’s obsession with concrete.
… This book contains the hope that if we know the story behind each flower, each tree, each blade of grass, we will be able to keep them close to us and cherish them, and enjoy a richer spiritual life.” --- From the “Translator’s Preface”
“There is one grain that all children in the world know.
The main character is the sesame seed that appears in the magic spell that Alibaba memorized when opening the door to the thieves' treasure vault.
Sesame seeds are a grain created by the god of death and are used in Indian rituals for atonement and purification to help the dead enter heaven.
After a Hindu funeral ritual, the body is cremated on the riverbank, and friends scatter sesame seeds along with the ashes into the river.
“The dead eat sesame seeds and gain strength to embark on the long journey to the afterlife.” --- From “Sesame”
“The English name for dandelion is derived from the French word ‘dent de lion’, meaning lion’s tooth.
“It may be simply because the serrated leaves resemble lion teeth, but a more compelling reason for the name is that in ancient times, lions symbolized the sun and dandelions symbolized light.” --- From “Dandelion”
“Demeter, the goddess of the earth and grain, was overcome with grief when she was unable to find her daughter Proserpina, who had been kidnapped to hell.
Then poppies bloomed at Demeter's feet.
Demeter bent down over a flower she had never seen before and looked at it carefully.
As I smelled the strong scent, I felt drowsy.
Demeter put a poppy seed in her mouth and fell into a deep sleep.
It was the first sweet respite I had experienced since losing my daughter.
“Because poppies bring deep sleep, they are also offered to the dead.” --- From “‘Poppy’”
“According to a story told in Germany, the original pansy had strong vitality and grew well in the wild, while also being as fragrant as violets.
People loved pansies so much that they passed them by.
The fields were devastated as people were carelessly trampling on not only the grass for their livestock but also the vegetables for their consumption.
Pansy, overcome with guilt and sadness, prayed fervently that her scent would be taken away so that people would no longer seek her out.
“God answered that prayer, and the pansy became a flower without fragrance.”
---From "Pansy"
Publisher's Review
Stories that make you fall in love with plants
Here is an old story that has been passed down by word of mouth.
It all sounds like absurd and 'useless' stories: a baby is born in a peach, a red flower blooms where a soldier bleeds, and a fairy raises a baby in a flower cradle.
But sometimes, 'useless' knowledge can enrich our lives.
What meaning does this ancient plant story, featuring unrealistic beings like gods, fairies, spirits, and saints, have for us, who blindly believe in numbers and data and live in bleak, gray cities?
Rather than talking about objective knowledge such as what an apple is worth, what its genetic characteristics are, or what its common name is, it is much more interesting to hear the story of the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, or the story of Atlanta, who lost the race to find the golden apple and became the wife of Hippomenes.
In fact, the only 'useful' knowledge for us is that 'Usul' is so called because its stem resembles the shape of a cow's knee, not the origin of the name 'achyranthes'.
Perhaps the person who named the protruding area of thyroid cartilage surrounding the male larynx the Adam's Apple was thinking something like this.
The power of useless knowledge and storytelling, which can make people happy by inspiring pleasant imaginations, is surprisingly strong.
This book, in which the author has collected myths and legends about various plants, as well as the origins of their names, is for plant lovers and those tired of the harsh urban environment.
The author tells people stories of how the vegetables and fruits we eat every day become more special, and how the beauty of unknown flowers and trees that catch our attention unknowingly adds meaning to them.
The 120 fascinating stories about plants in this book are filled with the author's hope that through the stories he has collected, people will be able to look at the plants around them once more, enjoy remembering them, and feel inspired to share those stories with others.
Reflecting on human life through plants
It is difficult to imagine human life without plants.
We have lived with plants for a very long time and will continue to do so in the future.
We eat it, use it as medicine, use it as an ingredient in things, look at it for pleasure, raise it with great care, praise it, and worship it.
For a long time, people have looked upon plants as beings that serve as mirrors reflecting human life.
Although the stories in this book are very old, they still deal with themes such as love, friendship, betrayal, hatred, and revenge, which are important keywords for understanding human life today.
Plants, past and present, always make us reflect on our lives.
It makes us find meaning in life.
In order to preserve the author's intentions in Korea, the translator selected and reorganized the third revised edition published in 1911 to suit our circumstances rather than simply translating it.
Unconfirmed legends of specific religions, especially those that even the religion would now be reluctant to mention, have been omitted as much as possible.
This book is a collection of plant stories that the author wishes to share with readers around the world, transcending time, and enriching their lives.
Here is an old story that has been passed down by word of mouth.
It all sounds like absurd and 'useless' stories: a baby is born in a peach, a red flower blooms where a soldier bleeds, and a fairy raises a baby in a flower cradle.
But sometimes, 'useless' knowledge can enrich our lives.
What meaning does this ancient plant story, featuring unrealistic beings like gods, fairies, spirits, and saints, have for us, who blindly believe in numbers and data and live in bleak, gray cities?
Rather than talking about objective knowledge such as what an apple is worth, what its genetic characteristics are, or what its common name is, it is much more interesting to hear the story of the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, or the story of Atlanta, who lost the race to find the golden apple and became the wife of Hippomenes.
In fact, the only 'useful' knowledge for us is that 'Usul' is so called because its stem resembles the shape of a cow's knee, not the origin of the name 'achyranthes'.
Perhaps the person who named the protruding area of thyroid cartilage surrounding the male larynx the Adam's Apple was thinking something like this.
The power of useless knowledge and storytelling, which can make people happy by inspiring pleasant imaginations, is surprisingly strong.
This book, in which the author has collected myths and legends about various plants, as well as the origins of their names, is for plant lovers and those tired of the harsh urban environment.
The author tells people stories of how the vegetables and fruits we eat every day become more special, and how the beauty of unknown flowers and trees that catch our attention unknowingly adds meaning to them.
The 120 fascinating stories about plants in this book are filled with the author's hope that through the stories he has collected, people will be able to look at the plants around them once more, enjoy remembering them, and feel inspired to share those stories with others.
Reflecting on human life through plants
It is difficult to imagine human life without plants.
We have lived with plants for a very long time and will continue to do so in the future.
We eat it, use it as medicine, use it as an ingredient in things, look at it for pleasure, raise it with great care, praise it, and worship it.
For a long time, people have looked upon plants as beings that serve as mirrors reflecting human life.
Although the stories in this book are very old, they still deal with themes such as love, friendship, betrayal, hatred, and revenge, which are important keywords for understanding human life today.
Plants, past and present, always make us reflect on our lives.
It makes us find meaning in life.
In order to preserve the author's intentions in Korea, the translator selected and reorganized the third revised edition published in 1911 to suit our circumstances rather than simply translating it.
Unconfirmed legends of specific religions, especially those that even the religion would now be reluctant to mention, have been omitted as much as possible.
This book is a collection of plant stories that the author wishes to share with readers around the world, transcending time, and enriching their lives.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 31, 2015
- Page count, weight, size: 260 pages | 279g | 127*187*17mm
- ISBN13: 9791195328543
- ISBN10: 1195328540
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