Oak




Oak - a symbol of longevity, wisdom, strength and endurance. Oak is dedicated to Zeus, the Torah, Perun and other gods of thunder. Altar of Zeus, surrounded by oak trees around the temple of Peruna grew Oak Grove. In honor of Peruna constantly fires burned out of oak branches.

Under the oaks Druids held their rituals, for which the oak symbolized the world axis. Oak - a symbol of male power. Acorn was offering Scandinavian god of the Torah. We Celts acorn has phallic significance. In addition, the acorn - a symbol of prosperity, fertility, and spiritual energy.

According to some legends, of Christ crucified on the cross oak.

In some countries, the oak leaves are used as military insignia.