The Tree, The Serpent, The Dragon
One of the symbols that we encounter in diverse traditions remote in both time and space is that of the tree.
Metaphysically, the tree expresses the universal force that spreads out in manifestation the same way that the plant energy spreads out from its invisible roots to the trunk, branches, leaves and fruit.
Metaphysically, the tree expresses the universal force that spreads out in manifestation the same way that the plant energy spreads out from its invisible roots to the trunk, branches, leaves and fruit.
Consistently associated with the tree are on the one hand, ideas of immortality and supernatural consciousness and on the other, symbols of mortal, destructive and frightening natures such as dragons, serpents or demons.
There also exists a whole cycle of mythological references to dramatic events in which the tree plays a central part and in whose allegory profound meanings are hidden.......
