Motif
Vast rooting tree as sheltering structure
vast_rooting_tree_as_sheltering_structure
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Tree Refuges, Recovery, and Preservation. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki HIPPOLYTE FAUCHE. / ADDITIONAL NOTES. / H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE.; lines 58747-58884 confidence: medium
A fig-tree is compared with a tree in Paradise Lost whose broad branches bend to the ground, take root, grow daughter trunks, and create a pillared shade.
The fig-tree is described as creating daughter growths, pillared shade, and arched walks.
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