Did you know that the first mention of any βTree of Life πππ§πβ is actually from ancient Egypt ππ ππ?! The βTree of Life πππ§πβ appears in some versions of the creation myth and is said to have grown out of the primordial mound!Β The Tree of Life πππ§π is an idea that is still around today and one is located in the Happiest Place on Earth – Disney World!
Disneyβs Animal Kingdom is an incredibly beautiful π€ππ park and I love it there – the atmosphere and theming is incredible! The symbol for the park is the Tree of Life πππ§π and I think all of the different animals carved into the wood π±ππΊ on the trunk of the tree ππ π is so cool! I feel like I see something new every time I go! Can you spot William in the picture with the rhinoceros π·πππ?Β
In ancient Egypt ππ ππ, due to the climate, trees ππ ππͺ were a rare commodity! Certain trees ππ ππͺ were also associated with different deities! There are many tomb paintings where the goddesses πΉπΉπΉπ Hathor π‘ or Nut πππ―π are shown emerging from trees ππ ππͺ to give the deceased food π¬ππ ±ππ₯ and water π.
The Sycamore Tree ππππ and the Acacia Tree ππππ are the two trees ππ ππͺ that pop up the most in Egyptian mythology. The Sycamore Tree ππππ is usually associated with the goddess πΉπ Hathor π‘ and she even has the title βLady of the Sycamore,β however, Nut πππ―π and Isis π¨ππ will sometimes have that title too!
Raβs solar barge π§πͺππ was said to be made of wood π±ππΊ from the Acacia Tree ππππ, and two Acacia Trees πππππͺ could also serve as a gateway to the Netherworld which is why they are a symbol of life πΉ and rebirth ππΏπ ±!
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