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Wednesday 20 August 2014

The Symbolic Meaning Of Trees In Different Cultures

By Linda Ruiz


If one would notice, the tree is often used in a lot of logos and insignias all around the world. By noticing this, it can actually be said that people in general would respect this entity. Now the main reason that many people would respect it is not because of its size, its beauty, or its produce but more on what it represents. In every culture, there is actually a symbolic meaning of trees which is why a lot of people would respect them.

Probably one of the most common of all symbolisms would actually be strength and resiliency. No matter where it is placed and no matter how hard the weather conditions may be, it will always be able to withstand hardships. Its roots would represent its will to withstand the pressures and its trunk represents its iron strength.

Now in the Celtic culture, the tree may also symbolize wisdom and age. Now this is simply because it is able to live to about over a hundred years old and still remain standing before it actually dies. It is because of this reason that a lot of movies and stories would use a talking tree as a guardian spirit that would guide the protagonist throughout his quest.

The Bible also has a very specific symbolism of trees. If one has read the first chapter of Genesis which recounts the tale of Adam and Eve, he will notice that God placed two trees in the Garden of Eden. These two trees are the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Now these two entities played very important roles because they symbolized the production of two universal ideas which are life and profound knowledge. So if one would look deeper into its metaphorical meaning, one will realize that a tree would actually symbolize birth of something new. Since a tree produces fruit, the fruit can be equated to an age old entity giving birth to something new for the world to try.

In many cultures, the tree is believed to symbolize equality and centrality. This entity has no gender nor does it have any side. It just stays there, flourishes, and gives its fruit to the people. It is for this reason that many cultures believe this entity to be the epitome of balance because it possesses an equal amount of each converse trait.

Of course since it is known to be a provider, protector, and a caretaker of the entities of the world, it also symbolizes motherhood. Now this entity would give fruit to living beings, protect the forest from weather conditions, and provide shelter to small animals. Since these are the traits of a mother, then many associate trees with motherhood.

Now the last on the list would be that it represents everything that is all natural. Now trees are actually a direct representation of nature itself because it is actually one of the very first things to be created in nature. It is because of this reason that many people see this entity as the embodiment of nature.




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