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Le Grand arbre de la Paix [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
OBS

The roots at the base of the Great Tree of Peace are said to be the four white roots which represent the points north, south, east and west. Following these roots other nations can find the Great Tree of Peace and seek to join the nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Arts et culture autochtones
OBS

[...] le Grand Arbre de la Paix était planté, ses branches représentaient les maisons des nations confédérées et ses racines s'étendaient jusqu'aux quatre points cardinaux, invitant d'autres peuples à s'y réfugier [...]

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