In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the central cosmic tree, with roots and branches that reach across worlds.
In India, Kalpavriksha is a wish-fulfilling tree, one of the nine jewels that emerged from the ocean.
In the biblical creation story, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil was planted by God in the Garden of Eden.
Sacred groves are found in China, India, and African countries, among others. They serve as places where deities live and where all living creatures are sacred or companions of the gods.
Because of their status as protected places, sacred groves can be relics of an ancient forest, characterized by much greater biodiversity than the surrounding areas.
