the Tree of Life . . .?

Question

Are there myths about the Tree of Life in Asia and Africa?

I know the Tree of Life is common in various forms in the mythology of Europe, the Middle East, India, and amongst Native Americans, and was wondering if this is a global concept.

Answer 1

what a geat question!
In the mythology of the Yoruba people of West Africa, a palm tree planted by the god Obatala was the first piece of vegetation on earth.
The tree of life, with sacred animals feeding on fruit-bearing branches, is a common image in the art of the ancient Near East.
Yes, the myth is a global concept since ancient times. Trees provide shade and nourish us.
a tree serves as a symbolic, living link between this world and those of supernatural beings. In many myths, a tree is a vital part of the structure of the universe. Gods and their messengers travel from world to world by climbing up or down the tree.
trees appear as ladders between worlds, as sources of life and wisdom
The Tree of Life is one of the loveliest motifs to come from Central Asian beliefs. According to the Altai Turks, human beings are descended from trees.
Trees—or the fruit they bore—also came to be associated with wisdom, knowledge, or hidden secrets.

Answer 2

Religion - a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature,
and purpose of the universe often based on myth!

It seems to me this fits just about all human religions.

Why do we need religion anyway? It only seems to set us
one against another!

Do we embrace the notion of religion because we are to
frightened to acknowledge the possibility this is all
there is?

All contemporary religious dogma has failed humanity!

All contemporary religious dogma divides the human family!

All contemporary religious dogma causes too many tears!

The whole of humanity longs for something that will bring
us all together as Family. Something that will allow us to
embrace our unity.

Nothing I see on Earth today makes this possible!!!

Have fun but be safe.

Answer 3

Thanks, Shaggy! - What HE said! :-)