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Description In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the World Tree, a great ash tree located at the center of the universe and joining the nine worlds of Norse cosmology. The trunk of the tree may be thought of as forming a vertical axis around which these worlds are situated, with Ásgard, realm of the gods, at the top and the Hel, located in Niflheim, at the bottom. Midgard, our world that is inhabited by humans, is located in the middle and surrounded by Jötunheim, land of Jötunn, both of which are separated by the ocean.

According to Atiteco myth, The existence of the Flowering Mountain Earth precedes that of the world as it is known today. Before there was a world, a lone tree stood in the center of all that existed. As the creation of the world approached, the tree was impregnated and its branches grew a single fruit of each thing known to humankind. In addition to physical objects such as rocks, it grew lightening and even segments of time. As the tree bore more and more fruit, it was no longer able to support everything which grew upon it, and so the fruit fell, smashing open upon the ground and scattering seeds about. These seeds took root and grew, nurtured by the original tree and protected beneath its canopy, eventually crowding out the Father/Mother (Ti Tie Ti Tixel).

The Tree of Life, or Etz haChayim ( עץ החיים ) in Hebrew, is a mystical symbol within the Kabbalah of esoteric Judaism used to describe the path to God and the manner in which He created the world ex nihilo (out of nothing). The Kabbalists developed this concept into a full model of reality, using the tree to depict a "map" of creation. The tree of life has been called the "cosmology" of the Kabbalah. In kabbalah, Etz Chaim is a mystical symbol used to understand the nature of God and the manner in which He created the world.

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Kundalini (kuṇḍalinī is कुण्डलिनी in Sanskrit), literally "coiled". In Indian yoga, a "corporeal energy" - an unconscious, instinctive or libidinal force or Shakti - envisioned either as a goddess or else as a sleeping serpent coiled at the base of the spine, hence a number of English renderings of the term such as 'serpent power'. Kundalini is considered a part of the subtle body along with chakras (energy centres) and nadis (channels). The overall conception has many points in common with Chinese acupuncture.

Yoga and Tantra propose that this energy may be "awoken" by such means as austerities, breath and other physical exercises, visualization and chanting. It may then rise up a subtle channel at the spine (called Sushumna) to the head, bringing psychological illumination. Each chakra is said to contain special characteristics. Yogis tend to attempt this alone, Tantrics in couples, both usually under the instruction of a guru.

When Kundalini Shakti is conceived as a goddess then, when it rises to the head it unites itself with the Supreme Being (Lord Shiva). The aspirant gets engrossed in deep meditation and infinite bliss.
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ariya-sacca [2021-02-04 22:35:08 +0000 UTC]

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DEByrd [2018-12-16 03:54:37 +0000 UTC]

This is my favorite of yours. So much attention to the smallest of details. I so wish you would come back and make more. 

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KushinaUsagi [2017-03-26 15:19:00 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!!

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Nillart [2016-06-13 14:18:25 +0000 UTC]

OMG wonderful pen and ink is not easy to master ..such a talent and patience 

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UnbearableME [2014-12-31 13:04:22 +0000 UTC]

  

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Proxima-Art [2014-10-10 20:02:57 +0000 UTC]

so beautiful!

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Ljotunnr [2013-02-17 19:03:14 +0000 UTC]

perfect

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Thorskegga [2012-12-09 14:17:06 +0000 UTC]

Interesting

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Morphine-Cloud [2012-11-30 16:40:17 +0000 UTC]

Featured : [link]

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AnujKorrupted [2012-11-24 20:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Great detailing and I really loved ur style of art! Guess you'd be glad to know that its featured on my blog at this [link]
Hope you would take a look! Thanks and keep up the great work!

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Sarkananight [2012-11-01 19:46:04 +0000 UTC]

fantastic detailes!

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janhatesmarcia [2012-09-12 15:23:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful--it's so sinuous and alive!

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SophieShimazu [2012-08-25 18:25:56 +0000 UTC]

Amazing detail!

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Philliewig [2012-08-21 06:07:56 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. How long did you spend on this splendid piece?

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dennisdonohue In reply to Philliewig [2012-08-21 18:43:39 +0000 UTC]

I think it was somewhere around 700 hours (690 or something like that), but I forget now. It was over a very long period of time. I spent loads of time simply getting the shades correct going up the tree so it looked like it was growing still. The scan doesn't produce quite the same effect, but in person it is pretty stunning tbf.

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Greencore [2012-08-19 03:50:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I've learned something new today, and a great story at that. Really detailed design, wonderful job on interpreting it in your art

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crimsonavengerv2 [2012-08-18 15:36:02 +0000 UTC]

nice

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LuckyStarLane [2012-08-18 09:42:36 +0000 UTC]

amazing detail !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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headbanger201 [2012-08-16 01:47:40 +0000 UTC]

was a good read and the picture is pretty great too

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xmaryxedgex [2012-06-25 11:56:39 +0000 UTC]

great work

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Sp1eltrieb [2012-05-10 15:56:48 +0000 UTC]

I love norse mythology and this is just wonderful!
really impressive

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juliangelo [2012-03-17 11:48:33 +0000 UTC]

incredible ...

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ThomKinzel [2011-12-26 10:48:57 +0000 UTC]

awesome detailing. I love this slug

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Envita [2011-11-08 01:39:15 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!!

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nydwyngreendragon [2011-11-07 04:21:08 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work across the board!

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iMcCrea [2011-06-15 20:35:08 +0000 UTC]

Truly impressive.

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MrWildRabbit [2011-03-10 14:30:56 +0000 UTC]

Dense this is just lovely.
You're so awesome at creating these candies for mine eyes ;a;

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poppywaters [2011-01-31 11:24:16 +0000 UTC]

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Valentina-Remenar [2010-12-20 17:27:07 +0000 UTC]

You have been featured here . I hope that this is OK

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dennisdonohue In reply to Valentina-Remenar [2010-12-22 13:32:00 +0000 UTC]

More than okay! Thanks very much for the feature!

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Valentina-Remenar In reply to dennisdonohue [2010-12-22 15:55:40 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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disordermess [2010-09-22 02:58:04 +0000 UTC]

this is great. havent seen anything like it. And having a backstory about this makes it that much more interesting. awesome.

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shvau4 [2010-08-25 19:12:39 +0000 UTC]

great work! it really deserved to become a daily deviation, makes to stop and look closer over and over again

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Jim-Steevens [2010-07-11 22:38:38 +0000 UTC]

Incredible!!!!! I like the way that you have made this multi cultural

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MBKKR [2010-04-14 08:41:41 +0000 UTC]

As i like this very much i featured it here [link]
If you want it removed please tell me.
Thank you.

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TenderlySharp [2010-04-14 08:08:49 +0000 UTC]

life is hungry

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sebreg [2010-04-08 14:15:57 +0000 UTC]

looks amazing!

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Jak2802 [2010-04-02 08:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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monstarart [2010-03-04 13:08:06 +0000 UTC]

6oo Hours! What an Epic Journey My Friend!! A Superb Creation!!!

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urbanninjaman [2010-03-03 09:28:59 +0000 UTC]

this is very detailed and i love that you provided info for me the better grasp an understanding, truly a great piece
id like to invite you to some new works iv been working on for an honest opinion seeing how this is the first series of paintings since high school iv started and i need critique and feedback from random people to better myself.

[link]

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Hurricane-Jeanne [2010-03-01 23:26:42 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! The details are just beyond incredible! And I love that you added the mythology behind Yggdrasil in your comments.

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dennisdonohue In reply to Hurricane-Jeanne [2010-03-04 11:21:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments

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Hurricane-Jeanne In reply to dennisdonohue [2010-03-04 21:59:05 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Hortensie-Stone [2010-03-01 17:07:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the detail in this piece is amazing. Beautiful work.

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dennisdonohue In reply to Hortensie-Stone [2010-03-01 19:20:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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FrigginGodess [2010-02-28 20:04:55 +0000 UTC]

Very dark and brooding. I love the attention to detail!

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Uralowa [2010-02-13 22:56:10 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning... the detail is absolutely incredible!

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TrappedInTheBlueHour [2009-12-22 14:59:50 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous details

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MelanieRachel [2009-12-11 00:08:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow! stunning...

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dennisdonohue In reply to MelanieRachel [2009-12-11 14:45:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for looking and commenting

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