Cultural Aspects of Trees: Traditions and Myths
Reference Type
University Outreach Publication
University Outreach Publication
From the earliest human writings and myths, trees have represented the power and mystery of nature. Large, ancient trees seemed immortal, demanding respect and reverence. They could bare huge crops of seed and grow forests full of their own offspring. When struck by lightning or set aflame, trees, even in death, were creatures of worship, awe, and fear - the homes of gods. Every part of the globe has a myth about this "godliness." From the oak in central Europe, ash in Scandinavia, and Shorea in India, trees were revered. For further reading: Trees and Humankind: Cultural and Psychological Bindings.
(FOR96-47) November 1996
Authors
Kim D. Coder
Kim D. Coder
Date Published
1999
1999
Publisher
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
Publisher Location
Athens, GA
Athens, GA
Pages
2
2
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Sub-Topics
Children and Youth, Communications, Media, Perceptions/Values/Attitudes, Social and Cultural Impacts
Children and Youth, Communications, Media, Perceptions/Values/Attitudes, Social and Cultural Impacts
State(s)/Region(s)
International
International
Keywords
Social concepts, Tree connections, Trees and culture
Social concepts, Tree connections, Trees and culture
