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An oak grove

            Trees hold a particular role in Germanic mythology, both as individuals (sacred trees) and in groups (sacred groves). 

Tacitus stated that Germanic cult practices took place exclusively in groves rather than temples. Scholars consider that reverence for and rites performed at individual trees are derived from the mythological role of the world tree, Yggdrasil and some historical evidence also connects individual deities to both groves and individual trees. After Christianization, trees continue to play a significant role in the folk beliefs of the Germanic peoples. 

This is an oak grove (Eichenhain)  protected as a natural preserve and located near Schwandorf/Upper Palatinate. Amazingly, one can find a field cross there, however I did not find information about the age or the historical relevance of this place.

Text adapted from Wikipedia.

Taken in: Germany / Bavaria / Landkreis Schwandorf / Jobsthof (show map)

Taken on: January 25, 2020

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Upper Palatinate

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Lens:	24.0-120.0 mm f/4.0
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	44mm
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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
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