List of tree deities

They are usually represented as a young woman, often connected to ancient fertility and tree worship lore.

[1] The status of tree deities varies from that of a local fairy, ghost, sprite or nymph, to that of a goddess.

Although these tree deities are usually benevolent, there are also yakshinis with malevolent characteristics in Indian folklore.

This deity is also known as Taalavaasini, a name that further relates her to all types of palm trees.

Even as late as 1227 the Synod of Trier decreed that the worship of trees and sources was forbidden.