MYTHOLOGICAL LORE AND MEANING OF TREES (cont.)                                                                           PAGE: | 1 | 2 | 3 |

Juniper - an evergreen widely used as a construction timber in ancient times, second only to cedar. Used by many Native Americans to "call in the spirits" in ceremony and ritual and is associated with divine light and the heavens. Symbolizes divine spirit.

Maple - used widely for making musical instruments. Known as the "happy tree", it has very positive energy, and is used to attract positive spirits and all good things. Symbolizes happiness, success and abundance.

Oak - the most revered tree of the ancient Druids, who performed their ceremonies in oak groves. The oak is symbolic of triumph through endurance and strength. Struck by lightning more than any other tree, it was seen by the ancient Romans as the channel through which the sky gods could reach down to the world of man. It was the favored tree of Zeus, ruler of Olympus. Symbolizes power, strength, sovereignty, rulership, endurance, triumph.

Pine - everlasting (from its evergreen properties). It induces clearness of thought with its scent and often symbolizes the fortitude of survival as it can grow even in sub-zero temperatures. Symbolize clarity of mind, fortitude, that which is everlasting Poplar - it is said that Christ's cross was constructed from aspen- a poplar species. Poplar was used in different cultures to make shields, and also was used as writing surfaces. Symbolizes speech, communication, protection, courage.

Sycamore - it is part of the maple family. It was used in the old Welsh tradition of carving love spoons. It is water resistant and often grows where other trees cannot. To some Native American cultures, the sycamore is a holy tree equivalent to the oak in Europe. Symbolizes growth, persistence, strength and endurance.

Pecan - "pecan" is a Native American word of Algonquin origin that was used to describe nuts requiring a stone to crack. Part of the hickory family, pecans grow up to one hundred and fifty feet and up to three hundred years old. Symbolizes longevity and strength.

Walnut - used by the ancient Assyrians for writing tablets; the Greeks considered it an oracle; the nuts were used by the Chinese to balance the yin and yang. Symbolizes mental wisdom, prophecy and balance.
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