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Review & FAQ:
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What is The Mother Tree?
- A shrine for worshipers of the Shaman religion, The Mother Tree, or Eej Mod, is located in northern Mongolia.
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What happened to the original Mother Tree?
- Once an actual tree that was struck by lightning, it was further damaged by a fire in 2015, which burned it nearly to the ground.
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What remains of the shrine today?
- The shrine now consists of a ceremonial stump where the tree once stood, a “ger” (yurt), and all the offerings left by Shamans.
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What offerings do worshippers leave at The Mother Tree?
- Offerings like milk, vodka, bricks of tea, and a sea of blue ceremonial scarves turn this eerily beautiful place into something like an art installation, with worshippers continuing to add to it as tribute for their prayers.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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