From the frozen roots of Norse legends to the golden sands of Egypt, the Tree of Life appears across world mythologies as a sacred bridge between the mortal and the divine. Often referred to as the World Tree or Tree of Knowledge, this mystical archetype binds heaven, earth, and the underworld into a living symbol of balance, wisdom, and eternal life. And for shamans across centuries, it’s been more than myth, it’s a spiritual map. What Is the Tree of Life? At its core, the Tree of Life represents the interconnectedness of all things. From Africa’s ancient baobabs to the Mayan ceiba, cultures globally envision a vast, often sacred tree whose roots penetrate the underworld and whose branches touch the stars. Whether in physical form or as a symbolic construct, the Tree is a guidepost for understanding cosmic structure and for shamans, a ladder between realms. Norse Yggdrasil: The Cosmic Ash In Viking lore, the