Pine nut walk
Cedar is a mighty and ancient tree. From ancient times it was valued very highly. Perhaps you or your friends brought a bucket of small tasty nuts from your travels to Siberia. Where do you think they grow? On these majestic masters of taiga - cedars? But no. Pine nuts can be collected only from cedar pine. Cedar and cedar pine are two different trees that belong to the same class, but are not the same plant. Both trees are of great value due to the healing powers of conifers.
From ancient times, a mysterious force has been hiding in the cedar, which has attracted people for many centuries. Cedars have been a source of worship for many nations at all times. Go to the cedar forest, lean against the bark of trees and inhale the life-giving smell of this mighty giant. You will feel better, it will be easy for you to breathe, your mood will rise for the whole day. Feel the great energy of cedars!
According to legend, these stunning trees were grown only by the gods. And in paradise they grew before the creation of the world. There is a parable: “when the first people were expelled for the transgressions of Eve from paradise, then Adam, leaving, took with him several seeds of trees. Among them was cedar, pine and cypress. It was these seeds that gave birth to the first trees on Earth.
Hundreds of thousands of years have honored the cedar, greatly appreciated the bark and other parts of the tree in the Arab world, Egypt, Phenicia and many other ancient states. Residents of these countries called the tree "eternal."
The temple of the patron saint of Apollo was built from cedar wood material. In his time, cedar was especially appreciated. The temple was built on Greek territory. Although the symbol of Greece is an olive tree, cedar was used both in construction and for medicinal purposes. Two thousand years later, the temple of Apollo was discovered by archaeologists. Surprisingly, they did not find serious damage to the cedar structure.
Cedarwood was used much earlier. So, in the tombs of the Egyptian pyramids were found various divine ornaments that were used during the burial of the famous ancient kings. And even 3000 years later, they did not lose their appearance, as well as properties. The most unusual thing is that these objects even retained the smell of coniferous wood.
Very often cedar is mentioned in the Holy Bible. This ancient majestic tree was a symbol of fidelity and devotion in Christianity. Lebanese cedars are considered sources of a prosperous life and prosperity. They were used in the construction of the temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. In the XVII century, Von Hochberg claimed that the temple was built of cedar, because this tree is protected from various damage and decay. From this, he concluded that when the Lord God came to Earth to bless people and all life, only cedar will prevent all misfortunes and troubles. These trees still grow in northern Beirut. On the territory of the famous ski resort majestic old cedars grow, the history of which dates back hundreds and thousands of years. They grew up during the time of King Solomon. And since then they have been popularly called the "cedars of the Most High." You can touch the centuries-old history and healing trunks of cedars at any time, having arrived at the ski resort.
Theologians at different times often extolled in their speeches and sermons the healing properties of cedars, their features. Father Origen mentioned cedar in his treatises on the concept of longevity. He said that these trees are not subject to decay. Our souls are also protected from the process of decomposition if you live in houses built of cedar rocks.
Another great Bishop Cyril of Alexandria made a comparison of the cedar bark and the soul of Christ: they are equally imperishable.
In addition to the cedar itself, cedar pine was also revered. It is also called Siberian cedar. Cedar pine is also a tree of mighty health, vitality and long life on Earth. It grows in the Siberian region, so the chronicles reflect the properties of trees precisely in Siberian and Ural history and culture. Evenki have a legend that cedar is a source of beauty, powerful strength and nobleness. In the fairy tales of the Nanai people who lived in the Amur region, good spirits lived in cedar pines, but the evil did not get there. Why did good spirits live there? Just cedar was considered among the Nanai the most generous of all plants. In the Ural Cossack villages, Siberian cedars were called "Siberian giants", and in Tobolsk area - "treasured trees." In Mountain Shoria, this species of pine was similar to the sacred cow in India, it was often called the nurse. And in our time, Siberian cedars are the kings of the taiga region, a tree that works wonders for many peoples who live on the vast territory of our country. That is why cedar barrels, sometimes called cedar health resorts, are so healing.