FRED HAGENEDER’S GATEWAY TO THE MEANING OF TREES IN CULTURE AND CONSCIOUSNESS

ancient yew Borrowdale April 2004 © Fred Hageneder
cultural history

Yew and misconceptions in religious history

The cultural history of the yew tree reveals surprising insights into the origins of the Nordic World Tree, Yggdrasil, usually hidden by orthodox doctrine.

ancient yew tree at Defynnog, Powys. © Peter Norton
botany

The ancient yews of Wales

Deadly longbow vs Christian symbol of Resurrection – the yew tree played a big part in defending Wales – it’s about time it got some protection back.

Red yew aril covered by winter ice. © Christian Wolf
articles

The Wonders of Yew

A concise introduction to the oldest native tree species of Europe, its surprises and enigmas both in botany and cultural history.

Young female pilgrim sitting cross-legged in Buddhas Bodhi tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. © Lisann Drews
articles

Living with the spirit of trees

Trees are guardians that protect all life on earth. In all traditions, people have respected, loved and revered trees.

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cultural history

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ancient yew Borrowdale April 2004 © Fred Hageneder
cultural history

Yew and misconceptions in religious history

The cultural history of the yew tree reveals surprising insights into the origins of the Nordic World Tree, Yggdrasil, usually hidden by orthodox doctrine.

ancient yew tree at Defynnog, Powys. © Peter Norton
botany

The ancient yews of Wales

Deadly longbow vs Christian symbol of Resurrection – the yew tree played a big part in defending Wales – it’s about time it got some protection back.

Red yew aril covered by winter ice. © Christian Wolf
articles

The Wonders of Yew

A concise introduction to the oldest native tree species of Europe, its surprises and enigmas both in botany and cultural history.

Young female pilgrim sitting cross-legged in Buddhas Bodhi tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. © Lisann Drews
articles

Living with the spirit of trees

Trees are guardians that protect all life on earth. In all traditions, people have respected, loved and revered trees.

Do You Want To Boost Your Business?

drop us a line and keep in touch