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Gaokerena
Mythical Zoroastrian plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In Persian and Zoroastrian legends, the mighty Gaokerena was a mythic Haoma plant that had healing properties and gave immortality to the resurrected bodies of the dead when eaten.[1][2][3] It is also said to have the seeds of all trees on Earth[4] and that the juice from its fruit gave the elixir of immortality. The name Gaokerena means "ox horn" or "cow ear".
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Simurgh roosting on the tree
According to Iranian mythology the Simurgh roosted on the Gaokerena.[5]
Failed attempts to destroy the tree and protection of the tree by a donkey
Evil naturally tried to destroy this life-giving tree and formed a lizard or frog to attack it and prevent all trees from growing on Earth. But it was protected by the ten Kara fish and a donkey with nine mouths and six eyes.[4]
Deathless status of those resurrected by the tree
At the resurrection, those who drink of the life-giving juice of this plant will obtain perfect welfare, including deathlessness.
Similarity to other Trees of Life
It bears similarity to the Biblical and Islamic Tree of Life.[2]
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