Episode 31: The Hazel

This will be the last Celtic Ogham Tree I cover for the rest of this year. Hazelnuts have served as an important food source for humans since the early days of settlement on the British Isles. It now exists as a symbol of wisdom and plays a key role in the introduction of Ireland’s greatest hero. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

Sources:

https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/essential-guide-hazel

http://www.ecoenchantments.co.uk/myogham_hazelpage.html

https://www.thespruceeats.com/why-are-hazelnuts-called-filberts-1808319

https://www.arborday.org/programs/hazelnuts/consortium/agriculture.cfm

https://www.ireland-information.com/irish-mythology/fionn-irish-legend.html

https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/aillen-mac-midgna-goblin

https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/build-bridge-myths-legends-giants-causeway/

https://stairnaheireann.net/2016/03/17/the-legend-of-sadhbh/