The Tree of life

The whole concept of the tree of life is that the many branches illustrate the idea that all life on earth is connected. This has been used in many areas, from science, religion, philosophy and mythology. History has seen many religions and societies use the tree of life in their culture.

The ancient Egyptians called their tree of life Saosis , that they used to explain a tree in which life and death were enclosed. They also held the Sycamore as a holy tree, which stood at the threshold of life and death, connecting the two worlds.

Assyrians tree of life was represented by a series of nodes and criss-crossing lines. It was seen as an important religious symbol.

Baha’I Faith refers to the manifestation of God, a great teacher who appears to humanity from age to age. The concept has God as the roots and trunk of the tree and his followers as the branches and leaves.

In Chinese mythology the tree of life depicts a phoenix and a dragon; the dragon often represents immortality. A taiost story tells of a tree that produces a peach every three thousand years. The one who eats the peach will become immortal.