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The Allegory of the Oak Tree- The Panagora Blog

 The Oak tree is arguably the most loved tree in the world, with superb, striking reasons. It’s a symbol of strength, morale, resistance and knowledge. Throughout history, the Oak has been represented in different mythologies and sometimes linked to powerful gods — it was a symbol of Zeus, the God of Thunder in Greek mythology.

The Oak is considered a cosmic storehouse of wisdom embodied in its towering strength. It grows slowly, but surely at its rate. Oak is often associated with honor, nobility, and wisdom as well, thanks to its size and longevity. Oaks are known to easily surpass 300 years of age making it a powerful life-affirming symbol.

The Oak tree belongs to the Quercus genus tree species, there are up to 800 species all over the world, especially in the Northern hemisphere where they are native. It’s a long-lived tree which can live more than 1000 years. It is a tree with multiple uses: the boiled bark has therapeutic properties. Its fruit (acorn) is used to feed livestock and in terms of shortage has also been used for human consumption. A meadow of oaks is a refuge for many animal species.


Some popular idioms relating to the Oak tree: 

All oak and iron bound. In good health. ...

  • Great oaks from little acorns grow. Large and powerful things once were very small and insignificant. ...
  • Heart of oak. A trait said to belong to a very emotionally and/or mentally strong person. ...
  • Little strokes fell great oaks. ...
  • Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. ...
  • sound as a barrel.

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