The World Tree: Silk Cotton: The Sacred Axis Connecting Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld

Deep within the myths of ancient Mesoamerica stands one of humanity's most powerful sacred symbols, the Silk Cotton World Tree.Known as the great cosmic tree connecting the heavens, the earthly realm, and the underworld, the Silk Cotton Tree served as a living bridge between gods, ancestors, and humanity. Its roots descended into the realm of the dead, its trunk supported the world of the living, and its branches stretched toward the celestial realms where divine powers governed creation.In The World Tree: Silk Cotton, explore the mythology, cosmology, and spiritual traditions surrounding one of the most important sacred trees in world mythology. Journey through the creation stories of the Aztecs and Maya, discover the mysteries of Mictlan and the underworld, uncover the symbolism of Quetzalcoatl and the Feathered Serpent, and examine how the Silk Cotton Tree became the axis of the universe itself.Part of the acclaimed World Tree Series, this volume reveals how the Silk Cotton Tree stands alongside Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, and other sacred world trees found throughout human history.Inside you'll discover:• The Silk Cotton Tree as the Mesoamerican World Tree• Aztec and Maya creation myths• The connection between heaven, earth, and the underworld• Quetzalcoatl, Mictlan, and sacred cosmology• World Tree symbolism across civilizations• The spiritual meaning of the cosmic axis• Comparative mythology and universal sacred patterns• The enduring legacy of the Ceiba in myth and traditionRich with mythology, symbolism, and ancient wisdom. This volume explores one of the most enduring sacred images ever created, the tree that holds the universe together. World Tree mythologyCeiba tree symbolismAztec mythology bookMesoamerican mythologyMaya mythologyQuetzalcoatl mythologySacred treesTree of Life symbolismComparative mythologyAncient civilizationsMythology and symbolismSpiritual symbolismWorld tree seriesWorld Tree mythologyCeiba tree symbolismAztec mythology bookMesoamerican mythologyMaya mythologyQuetzalcoatl mythologySacred treesTree of Life symbolismComparative mythologyAncient civilizationsMythology and symbolismSpiritual symbolismWorld tree seriesIndigenous mythology Read more