A review by destiniev
Mystical Mushrooms: Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi by Aurora Kane

adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

This was such a fun book! Kane explored mushrooms’ history looking at the scientific, the folklore, fantasy and magic surrounding mushrooms. I didn’t know how many mushrooms exist and all the interesting facts and stories that go along with the different types of mushrooms. A mix of science and magick, the best kind! 

Kane breaks their book down in three parts 

First looking at the folklore and different discoveries made about mushrooms. Second a list of 43 different mushrooms (not a field guide) and finally how to use mushrooms in your magickal practices. 

Kane definitely did her research and this book definitely sparked an interest in learning more about mushrooms. 

I do want to highlight that Kane is known for writing books about magick and witch craft so this book is not meant for the scientific study of mushroom, though she does include the science behind mushrooms, this is meant to help people incorporate mushrooms in their magickal healing practices. So if that’s not your thing then maybe skip this one. But if you enjoy learning about herbal magick or even looking at mushrooms from an archetypal sense then I definitely recommend. 

I also think that this book is a good introduction to the subject of mushrooms and had similar vibes as the documentary Fantastic Fungi

Anyway mushrooms are awesome and my love for them grew after reading Mystical Mushrooms