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Mistletoe lore from Britain to Scandinavia and beyond
The article recounts the mistletoe's ancient origins from Druid rites to Norse myths, detailing how girls lured suitors under hanging boughs, the Baldur legend, Thor’s Yule fires, and the plant’s role as a good luck charm and remedy. It notes wide beliefs across Europe including healing powers in Holstein, Locating France, and Sweden, plus customs to ward off evil and protect households.
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Britain
Scandinavia
Bethlehem
Chelm
Baldur
Wodin
Earth
Jupiter
Apollo
Diana
Latonia
Olympus
Loki
Nanna
Valhalla
Thor
Plinyim
Natural History
Portson
Europe
Holstein
France
Scotland
Germany
Sweden