List of tree deities

Yakshi under a stylized ashoka tree. Railing figure at Bharhut Stupa, 2nd century BC, India.

A tree deity or tree spirit is a nature deity related to a tree. Such deities are present in many cultures. They are usually represented as a young woman, often connected to ancient fertility and tree worship lore.^[1] The status of tree deities varies from that of a local fairy, ghost, sprite or nymph, to that of a goddess.^[2]

^ Heinrich Zimmer, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization. (1946)
^ "Trees in Mythology - Myth Encyclopedia - Greek, god, story, names, ancient, animal, norse, Japanese, world, Roman, creation". www.mythencyclopedia.com.

[auto-1] Heinrich Zimmer, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization. (1946)

[2] "Trees in Mythology - Myth Encyclopedia - Greek, god, story, names, ancient, animal, norse, Japanese, world, Roman, creation". www.mythencyclopedia.com.

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