tree of life
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The tree of life is a widespread mythological and religious symbol representing the interconnectedness of all living things, creation, and the cycle of life and death.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| tree of life canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
mythological symbol
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religious symbol ⓘ |
| appearsInTradition |
Buddhism
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Celtic mythology ⓘ Christian symbolism NERFINISHED ⓘ Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ Islamic tradition ⓘ Jewish mysticism ⓘ Mesoamerican mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ Norse mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ ancient Egyptian religion ⓘ ancient Mesopotamian mythology ⓘ various Indigenous traditions ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
divine presence
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eternal life ⓘ genealogical lineage ⓘ spiritual ascent ⓘ unity of creation ⓘ |
| depictedAs |
large tree with spreading branches
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tree connecting sky and earth ⓘ tree with roots in the underworld ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
cosmic tree
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world axis ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
connects different realms of existence
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cosmic support ⓘ source of life ⓘ source of wisdom ⓘ |
| hasInterpretation |
metaphor for biological evolution in modern usage
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metaphor for spiritual growth ⓘ metaphor for the structure of the universe ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
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axis mundi ⓘ sacred tree ⓘ world tree ⓘ |
| represents |
creation
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cycle of life and death ⓘ interconnectedness of all living things ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
connection between heaven and earth
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connection between underworld and heavens ⓘ cosmic order ⓘ fertility ⓘ immortality ⓘ rebirth ⓘ |
| usedIn |
esoteric diagrams
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mythological narratives ⓘ religious art ⓘ ritual symbolism ⓘ |
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