Mystical Mushrooms: Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi

Go for a walk in the woods on any given summer day and you can also find yourself surrounded in fungi galore as they lay nestled a number of the ferns and trees. After a rainstorm, peek out in your backyard and you may even see tiny spores sprouting from the grass, forming what is referred to as a fairy ring. Mushrooms grow in all shapes, sizes, and colors and—depending on where you live—chances are you’ll find some that are conducive to magic practice. Mystical Mushrooms enters this realm, exploring the magical properties, mythological connections, and symbolic qualities of the fungi that so intrigue us.

Writer Aurora Kane takes you on a journey through the mystical universe of mushrooms. From ancient traditions to the idea that of fairy rings, Kane reveals how mushrooms have long been entwined with the supernatural in art, literature, and religion. This includes topics surrounding:

• Magical History
• Spells
• Symbolism
• Spirituality

Coupled with stunningly depicted artwork, Mystical Mushrooms explores the qualities of over 35 species of mushroom, displaying a range of compelling subjects surrounding the true power of these fabulous fungi.