Preferred term
world tree
Type
- YSO Concept
Definition
- The world tree is a myth represented as a colossal tree which supports the heavens, thereby connecting the heavens, the terrestrial world, and the underworld.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- cosmic tree
In other languages
Finnish
- maailmanpuu
- kosminen puu
Northern Sami
- máilmmimuorra
- kosmalaš muorra
Swedish
- världsträd
- kosmiskt träd
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/koko/p84188