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Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: THE SACRED OAK
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 "Pliny said of the Celts: They esteem nothing more sacred than the mistletoe and the tree on which it grows. But apart from this they choose oak-woods for their sacred groves, and perform no sacred rite without using oak branches. "The sacred need-fire may have been obtained by friction from oak-wood, and it is because of the old sacredness of the oak that a piece of its wood is still used as a talisman in Brittany." from http://www.infolanka.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000129.html "It is said that St Teilo, travelled round Brittany on a deer, one day whilst riding on his deer, he was chased by a pack of hunting dogs and sought refuge up an oak tree. The Oak tree still exists today and is said to have special powers of healing and protection. Oak was sacred to the druids. A cross of oak twigs bound with red yard used to be enchanted with the following words: 'Tis not oak which here I place But good fortune - by its grace May it never pass away But ever in my dwelling stay! (Paul Huson- Mastering Herbalism) The druids considered it the king of trees. The hard wood is fine timber for building everything from furniture and houses to ships and it also makes fine charcoal for smith's forges. Oak bark provides tannin for leather crafts. Crushed acorns or crushed oak leaves are a powerful antiseptic. Gargle from inner bark good for sore throats, decoction of outer bark rememdy for severe fevers. Soaked in boiling water and cooled, leaves soothe tired or sore eyes. Decoction of acorns and bark as antidote for poison as well as relieving menstrual discomfort. (Blamires, Celtic Tree Mysteries) Oak plaque created especially for the Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt by Fedelm Cruithni |
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Lavender Ladybugs Thyme Bay Laurel Mint Answers to Spring Equinox Quix Dandelion for Spring Tonic Fiddleheads Nettles for Spring Daffodil Quiz Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08: MARIGOLDS AND MAIDENS Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08: THE CHARM OF IVY Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: GREEN WHEAT EARS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: FLAX BLOSSOMS Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08 - GARLIC Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: EGLANTINE Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Magical Fern Seeds Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: BOX SPRIGS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: APPLE Holly Crocus Brighid's Imbolc Garden Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Hawthorn Cure for Fairy Stroke Cure for ElfShot Cure for Flea Infestation Cure for Giggling Fits Hemorrhoid Remedy Flatulence Itching Love Spell Cure Warts & Carbuncles |
