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Sacred Trees

Sacred Trees

ELEMENT │ PLANTS

Sacred trees are trees that carry particular significance. They may have religious significance, they may mark a treaty between nations, they may be located at important historical sites. There may be a single tree, or there may be a sacred grove. If the tree is large, it may be a giant tree or a world tree. In fantasy worlds, sacred trees may be magical, or their components (bark, seeds, leaves) may have magical properties. The planting or death of sacred trees may mark the beginning or end of an era. Sacred trees may be found in a temple, castle, or in a spirit land. They may be guarded.

Synonyms: holy trees
Example Mythonyms: the Elder Elm, the Mother Oak

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