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Sacred tree
A sacred tree or holy tree is a tree which is considered to be sacred, or worthy of spiritual respect or reverence. Such trees appear throughout world history in various cultures including the ancient Hindu mythology, Greek, Celtic and Germanic mythologies and is central to the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They also continue to hold profound meaning in contemporary culture in places like Japan (shinboku), Korea (dangsan namu), India (bodhi tree), and the Philippines, among others. Tree worship is core part of religions which include aspects of animism as core elements of their belief, which is the belief that trees, forests, rivers, mountains, etc. have a life force ('anime', i.e., alive).
An example of the continued importance of sacred trees in contemporary urban culture is the 700-year old camphor growing in the middle of Kayashima Station. Locals protested against moving the tree when the railway station had to be expanded, so the station was built around it. The sacred Banyan tree is the national tree of India, and the Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha is said to have meditated in Bodh Gaya, is also revered as sacred.
Sacred trees are some times planted in sacred groves, which may also have other types of trees too.
Trees in mythology are the trees that appear in the folklore genre of myth.
The sacred trees of Ireland were celebrated in early literature and could be found growing at inauguration sites. The Hewing or cutting down of an enemies sacred tree was considered as an act of war and symbolic conquest. References to sacred trees could be found in Irish Annals up to the 12th century.
The zapis is the sacred tree in Serbian Orthodox tradition.
Many trees, groves and gardens are considered sacred inside Christianity. In Ireland sacred trees were associated ecclesiastical sites, holy wells and specific saints. Many Christians adopted the practise of celebrating Evergreen trees for winter festivals in December. This was a common practice due to the belief that Evergreens have long lives and would be cut down and decorated. Eventually this practice became a part of the Christmas festival of Christianity.
Most notably the Gethsemane, the location where Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot (agony in the Garden) according to the bible. The garden thereby became a common pilgrimage site. Saints associated with specific trees and locations also became pilgrimage sites in early Christianity.
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Sacred tree
A sacred tree or holy tree is a tree which is considered to be sacred, or worthy of spiritual respect or reverence. Such trees appear throughout world history in various cultures including the ancient Hindu mythology, Greek, Celtic and Germanic mythologies and is central to the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They also continue to hold profound meaning in contemporary culture in places like Japan (shinboku), Korea (dangsan namu), India (bodhi tree), and the Philippines, among others. Tree worship is core part of religions which include aspects of animism as core elements of their belief, which is the belief that trees, forests, rivers, mountains, etc. have a life force ('anime', i.e., alive).
An example of the continued importance of sacred trees in contemporary urban culture is the 700-year old camphor growing in the middle of Kayashima Station. Locals protested against moving the tree when the railway station had to be expanded, so the station was built around it. The sacred Banyan tree is the national tree of India, and the Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha is said to have meditated in Bodh Gaya, is also revered as sacred.
Sacred trees are some times planted in sacred groves, which may also have other types of trees too.
Trees in mythology are the trees that appear in the folklore genre of myth.
The sacred trees of Ireland were celebrated in early literature and could be found growing at inauguration sites. The Hewing or cutting down of an enemies sacred tree was considered as an act of war and symbolic conquest. References to sacred trees could be found in Irish Annals up to the 12th century.
The zapis is the sacred tree in Serbian Orthodox tradition.
Many trees, groves and gardens are considered sacred inside Christianity. In Ireland sacred trees were associated ecclesiastical sites, holy wells and specific saints. Many Christians adopted the practise of celebrating Evergreen trees for winter festivals in December. This was a common practice due to the belief that Evergreens have long lives and would be cut down and decorated. Eventually this practice became a part of the Christmas festival of Christianity.
Most notably the Gethsemane, the location where Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot (agony in the Garden) according to the bible. The garden thereby became a common pilgrimage site. Saints associated with specific trees and locations also became pilgrimage sites in early Christianity.
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