A-Z Dictionary

My passion for learning about herbs evolved about 30 years. I am particularly fascinated by the uses of herbs and the magical versatility. Herbs have been part of our history and have medicinal and spiritual uses. In this A-Z guide I have included many culinary herbs ranged from the well loved to the more exotic. I hope this guide will inspire you to use and cook with herbs and enjoy the pleasure they give.

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Fish Superstitions
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Fishing Superstitions

There are numerous superstitions that surround fish and in many cases the superstitions relate…
Fire
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Fire

Of the four primary elements, fire has the greatest duality of nature.
Feather superstition meaning
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Feather

Has a feather fallen from the sky and landed near you?
Faust meaning
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Faust

This Elizabethan story is written by Christopher Marlowe in 1588.
Falcon meaning
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Falcon

The bird has great powers and is considered to move with a lot of speed.
Fairy Tales
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Fairy Tales

While it is impossible to define the symbolism of fairy tales (as a whole), close examination of…
Ear superstition
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Ear

The ear has frequently been compared to the spiral and the whirled shell.
Door meanings superstitions
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Door

The symbolism of a door is probably pretty self-evident.