The Yakshis or Yakshinis (Sanskrit: याक्षिणि), mythical maiden deities of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology are closely associated with trees, especially the ashoka tree and the sal tree.

Examples include the banyan and the sacred fig (Ficus religiosa) in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil of Judaism and Christianity. In folk religion and folklore, trees are often said to be the homes of tree spirits.

Yggdrasil (from Old Norse Yggdrasill) is an immense and central sacred tree in Norse cosmology. Around it exists all else, including the Nine Worlds. Yggdrasil is attested in the Poetic Edda compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and in the Prose Edda compiled in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.

2024年9月14日 · The most common theme found in world mythology is the ‘Tree of Life’ which is said to both create and prolong life. In many cases, our ancestors believed that these great trees gave birth to the Gods and even to humanity itself.

2018年1月3日 · Trees have held sacred and important roles in many ancient theistic tales, and here are just a few culturally sacred trees in mythologies from around the world. Depiction of dragons at the top of the égig érő fa, found on Jacob’s Arch in Austria.

Below are ten trees, whose names derive from, or are associated with ten, magical, Greek myths. 1. The Almond Tree. Archaeologists have found almond trees on sites that date to 8000 B.C., especially in the region of Greece. Phrygian statue of Cybele/Agdistis – Mid-6th century B.C. – Museum of Anatolian Civilizations – Ankara -Turkey.

2014年3月24日 · Yggdrasil is the ancient Norse tree of life, and it is a very important part of the tales of the god Odin. According to the myths, Odin was looking to obtain further wisdom, so he went on a journey with his horse, Sleipnir.

In the mythology of the Yoruba people of West Africa, a palm tree planted by the god Obatala was the first piece of vegetation on earth. Trees—or the fruit they bore—also came to be associated with wisdom, knowledge, or hidden secrets.

2025年2月17日 · The Bile tree is considered sacred and is linked to various Celtic gods. Trees play a crucial role in Druidic traditions, where they are viewed as symbols of wisdom and healing. The Bile tree, in particular, is associated with:

The Greek god Adonis was said to have been born of a tree. He gave to humanity the strength of the woody core, the upward reaching soul of the sky-seeking branches, and a rooting deep within Mother Earth that ties our hearts to the center of the world.