Ceiba, the National Tree of Guatemala, can reach heights of up to 70 meters (230 feet). The Mayan worshiped it as the Holy Tree of Life and the axle of the world that connects the planes of the underworld, terrestrial realm and the skies.
Photo of the Day: Holy Tree of Life
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Great shot. I love trees and can see why the Mayans worshipped it as the Holy Tree of Life. Thanks for sharing it.
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Love tree and bark pics – thanks for sharing – beautiful tree!
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gorgeous photo!
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The ceiba is also sacred to practitioners of the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria. There are many ceiba trees in Miami and it’s not unusual to see flowers and other offerings around them. Lovely photo.
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Thanks for the info and the compliment. I didn’t know the Ceiba is sacred to other religons too. Good stuff.
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