Why leaves are evergreen. (Cf. A2711.4.)

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Why leaves are evergreen. (Cf. A2711.4.)

Mythological motifs. · Origin of plant characteristics. · Origin of various plant characteristics. · Leaves of plant. · view the constellation · filed as A2765

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Japanese / ShintoNihongi: Chronicles of Japan, Book 3
North American IndigenousMyths of the Cherokee, Miscellaneous Myths and Legends — Myth 126126. PLANT LORE
Greco-RomanPausanias's Description of Greece, Book 2
ReferenceThe Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged), Chapter XVIXVI. Dianus and Diana

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Filed under Leaves of plant.

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[First Edition: A2765.1. Why fig-tree is evergreen. (See A2711.4.)]

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Why all trees have leaves Shape of leaves of plant Movement of leaves Why certain leaves have holes in them Why certain leaves are hollow Why certain tree bleeds Origin of tree's needles Why leaves hang head downward Leaves of plant – miscellaneous

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Tree protects Jesus from rain: is green all year. (Cf. A2765.1.)

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