Mythical Trees: Crash Course World Mythology

The video explores the mythological significance of trees across various cultures. It begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by a discussion on the Tree of Knowledge from Eden and Yggdrasil from Norse mythology. The video then delves into the Indian cosmic tree Ashvattha, highlighting its representation of the universe. Transformation myths are explored through the stories of Daphne and Apollo in Greek mythology and the Vietnamese tale of Tan, Lang, and Tao. The episode concludes with reflections on the symbolic meanings of trees in mythology.

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