Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is a widely existing myth or prototype in world mythology, related to the broader concept of the Sacred Tree - you can refer to the Fish Tree in the Song of Ice and Fire, of course, it is just a story of the Tree of Life. Weirwood is a deciduous tree found throughout the continent of Westeros. Its bark is grayish white like bone, and its leaves are deep red, like a thousand bloodstained palms. Most of the trunks of the fish beam wood are carved with faces, which are said to have been carved by the sons of ancient forests before their ancestors crossed the narrow sea.
However, the Tree of Life that this article is going to talk about has more divine power - it is a knowledge tree that connects heaven and the underground world - it also connects all forms of creation - it appears in many religions and philosophies around the world, and they describe it.
Various trees of life are mentioned in folklore, culture, and novels around the world, which are often related to immortality or reproduction and originate from religious symbolism.
The unique feature of the Tree of Life is that its iconic image is not only limited to the above ground parts, but sometimes the underground parts are deeper and wider.
Avestan is an ancient Indo European language belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Iranian language family. It was also the language used when the Persian scripture Avestan was written. In Avista language and Iranian mythology, there are sacred plant idols associated with life, eternity, and healing, such as:
Amesha Spenta Amordad (Guardian of Plants, Trees, and Immortal Goddess) Gaokerena (White Haoma, Vibrant Tree, Can Prove the Sustainability of Life in the Universe)
Bastokmark (a tree with remedial properties that preserves all herbal seeds and the sadness of the destroyer)
Masaya and Mashani (human beings in Iranian mythology)
Basum
Haoma (a plant that is not yet known to humans and is a sacred edible source)
The Tree of Life in Assyria is represented by a series of nodes and intersecting lines. It is clearly an important religious symbol, often attended by people or winged elves or kings with eagle heads in the reliefs of Assyrian palaces, and blessed with buckets and awls for fertility.
Experts have not yet reached a consensus on the meaning of this symbol. The name "Tree of Life" was derived from modern academic research, and the Assyrians did not refer to it that way.
The Bodhi tree in Buddhism is also a tree of life.
According to Buddhist tradition, this is a tree where the Buddha meditates under the shade of Bodhi Gaya when he receives enlightenment.
In Buddhist scriptures, it is said that if a practitioner achieves the Buddha's fruit under a certain tree, that is, the Supreme Bodhi, this tree is called the "Bodhi Tree". Therefore, for Buddhist believers, the "Bodhi Tree" is the "Holy Tree".
In Chinese mythology, the carving of the Tree of Life depicts a phoenix and a dragon, while in Taoist stories, it is said that every three thousand years, a peach tree will live forever, and those who eat fruits will live forever Isn't this the tree in the peach orchard managed by the Monkey King?
Some people question whether Mao wants a monkey who mainly eats peaches to manage the peach orchard, which is a super bug?
Let's let go of our doubts and continue studying the Tree of Life.
In the 1990s, archaeology discovered a sacrificial pit in Sanxingdui, Sichuan, China, with a history dating back to 1200 BC. Archaeology has discovered three bronze trees, one of which is 4 meters high and has a dragon at the base. The fruit hangs from the lower branches and there is a phoenix at the top.
The most familiar and admired tree among the Chinese people should be the money tree!
In the late Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), another type of tree of life was also discovered in Sichuan: a ceramic base protected by winged horned beasts, the leaves of the tree representing coins and humans, and the symbol of the sun and a bird at the top.
The Tree of Life in Catholicism and Christianity is naturally the tree in the Garden of Eden, representing the eternal source of life. When humans are driven out of the garden, the Tree of Life dies.
However, later it reappeared in the last book of the Bible as part of the new Paradise Garden.
The story of Eve being tempted by the poisonous snake on the tree and eating the forbidden fruit is already well-known to everyone.
Pope Benedict XVI once said, "The cross is the true tree of life." Some also say that the medicinal fruit of the tree of life is Christ himself. Augustine of Hippo said that the Tree of Life is Christ
Mural of the Tree of Life in the Shaki Khans Palace of Azerbaijan in the 17th century
The Tree of Life is a vision described in the Book of Mormon.
Prophet Reich received a vision in his dream, including a path leading to a tree, whose fruit symbolizes God's love, and there is an iron pole that symbolizes God's words. Followers of Jesus can grasp this iron pole to avoid wandering along the path and falling into a puddle symbolizing sin. The vision also includes a large building with wicked people looking down at the righteous and mocking them.
It is said that this vision symbolizes love for Christ and the way to eternal life, and is a well-known story among the members of the Church of Jesus Christ.
11th century Tree of Life relief in an ancient Swedish church
In the famous alchemist Mytho Hermetique dictionary (Paris, 1737), the renowned alchemist Antoine Joseph Pernety identified the Tree of Life with a miraculous elixir and a philosopher's stone tablet.
Stephen Oppenheimer proposed a culture of tree worship that emerged in Indonesia and spread through the "Young Tree Demons" event. In 10900 or 12900 BC, when sea levels rose, this culture spread to China (Sichuan) and then to India and the Middle East.
In the end, this culture was spread throughout Russia by the Finno Ugric people and spread to the Igrador mythology of Finland.
I will explain this tree in Nordic mythology separately later, as it can be used as a joke between Odin and the thunder gods!
Below is an important tree of life for the ancient Celts
The Celtic Tree of Life is a well-known symbol that typically appears on tapestries and other types of decorations. For ancient Celts, the Tree of Life was a symbol of balance and harmony, and an indispensable part of Celtic culture and beliefs.
The Celtic Tree of Life is crucial because it represents how natural forces combine to create balance and harmony - one can explain this idea by imagining how different trees can be combined to form a forest - trees have large branches and grow very high, which is similar to the distribution and strength of natural forces. Trees combine vitality, providing a home for countless species, and the cycle of life is balanced. The Celtic Tree of Life is a symbol of these concepts.
The Tree of Life was known by the ancient Celtics as the crane bethadh, and they believed it had magical powers. The Celtics left a large tree in the middle of the field to clear the land of life, in memory of the Tree of Life. The ancient Celts would gather under this tree and appoint their chieftains. This tree could provide shelter, food, and medicine, making the Celts believe that it had enough ability to take care of all lives.
Cutting down this tree is considered a serious crime, which means that the greatest victory that can be achieved by defeating the enemy is to cut down their Tree of Life.
Don't forget that Christianity and Islam both originated from Judaism, and their God and the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden share the same origin.
The Tree of the World in Central America
When I saw this sculpture, I explained my previous doubts about the unique sculptures in Central America.
Tree of Life - Traditional Colored Clay Sculpture in Mexico
Jibei Tree, also known as Mesomerican World Tree or Tree of Life
It is a legend of a mysterious cosmology that prevailed in Central America during the pre Columbian period, related to local creation legends and iconography.
The World Tree is not a single tree, but is composed of multiple trees: in addition to a pillar connecting heaven, earth, and the underworld in the center, there are four other trees representing the central tree in each of the four directions, symbolizing life and located at the center of the universe.
The World Tree is often depicted with birds on its branches, while its roots penetrate deep into the soil and water. In the mythology and legend of Central America, the symbol of the underworld is a water monster, so when the world tree goes deep into the soil and water, it also goes deep into the underworld
The World Tree is often depicted with birds on its branches, while its roots penetrate deep into the soil and water. In the mythology and legend of Central America, the symbol of the underworld is a water monster, so the depth of the world tree into "soil and water" actually enters the meaning of "underworld".
The description of the Tree of the World can be found in cultural, artistic, and mythological traditions such as the Mayans, Aztecs, Isapanians, Mixtecs, and Olmecs, at least dating back to the middle and late periods.
The Mayans considered the central world tree to be a kapok tree, and sometimes the trunk can also be represented by an upright caiman crocodile - the skin of the crocodile is close to the thorny skin of the tree.
In the myth passed down among the Iroquois indigenous people in North America, "The World on the Turtle's Back" explains the origin of life, including the Tree of Life - according to the myth, the tree grew in the first paradise where humans lived. A pregnant woman fell and fell into the vast sea, but was fortunately saved by a giant turtle. Later, she planted the bark of the tree on the turtle's back, forming the land and world on the turtle's back.
Legend has it that it is golden and has a charming aura. When it is happy, it will fulfill every wish of people.
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