What does "world tree" mean?

In various mythologies, an enormous tree that connects or forms an axis between different realms or worlds and serves as a symbol of the universe's structure and interconnectedness.

What is a synonym for "world tree"?

Common synonyms include: yggdrasil.

World tree

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In various mythologies, an enormous tree that connects or forms an axis between different realms or worlds and serves as a symbol of the universe's structure and interconnectedness.
"He hung from the world-tree, Yggdrasil, hung there for nine nights."

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yggdrasil

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"He hung from the world-tree, Yggdrasil, hung there for nine nights."

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