Grand Tree Research Paper

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Long before we roamed the Earth, our gods decided that they were tired of looking at dry, barren land. They filled it with all of the wildlife that we know today. Trees grew tall enough that the gods could touch their leaves when they grew bored, flowers grew beautiful to bring the gods joy, and grass grew to make the dark dirt become green and vibrant. As a symbol of their power, they made the decision to grow a tree in the center of their most exquisite garden. This tree was not ordinary; it was magnificent and taller than any other in existence, with leaves greener than one had ever seen. Its branches were strong and able to withstand any force applied to them. It was called the Grand Tree. From their perch up above, the divine creators …show more content…
The goddess of beauty gave her elegance and charm, the god of war gave his strength and tenacity, and the goddess of wisdom passed down her knowledge. Other characteristics given to the woman included honor, dignity, compassion, and innovation. Most importantly, the woman was given the ability to give birth, since she possessed the strength to do so. It was understood that she needed a companion in order for the population to grow, and so the man was born. The two were created as equals, with the same traits and characteristics. The pair was also made immortal so that they could serve as the leaders for the eventual human population. The gods did not want to interfere in human affairs and instead chose to observe from afar. The humans were able to do whatever they wanted, with two rules: respect each other and the world around you, and never, under any circumstances, disrupt the Grand Tree in any way. That tree was their immediate connection to Earth if they needed to make direct contact with anyone. If the tree was ever damaged, the gods promised immediate punishment to whoever dared anger the gods and disobey their

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