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* In Sharon Lee's and Steve Miller's [[Liaden Universe]], Jelaza Kazone, the gigantic tree that literally lies at the foundation of clan Korval's family tree, and which in modern times is about a quarter of a mile high. The name - Jela's Fulfillment - is a remembrance of the promise that Jela's partner made to him that she would protect the tree - a promise that is considered (according to Val Con, the current head of the family) to have led directly to the colonization of the planet, since she needed a safe place for the Tree. It is an intelligent being (although most outsiders don't seem to be aware of this), and is considered a member of the family. |
* In Sharon Lee's and Steve Miller's [[Liaden Universe]], Jelaza Kazone, the gigantic tree that literally lies at the foundation of clan Korval's family tree, and which in modern times is about a quarter of a mile high. The name - Jela's Fulfillment - is a remembrance of the promise that Jela's partner made to him that she would protect the tree - a promise that is considered (according to Val Con, the current head of the family) to have led directly to the colonization of the planet, since she needed a safe place for the Tree. It is an intelligent being (although most outsiders don't seem to be aware of this), and is considered a member of the family. |
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* A world tree is mentioned very occasionally and always in passing in the ''[[Chronicles of Narnia]]'' by [[C. S. Lewis]], too, alluding specifically to Yggdrasil. |
* A world tree is mentioned very occasionally and always in passing in the ''[[Chronicles of Narnia]]'' by [[C. S. Lewis]], too, alluding specifically to Yggdrasil. |
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** ''[[The Magician's Nephew]]'' features a Tree of Life. The White Witch eats an apple to gain immortality, and the title nephew brings back an apple to protect Narnia from her, and then receives an apple that cures his sick mother. |
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** The apple drops a seed in the Real World which grows up to be another tree. When cut down many years later, it is {{spoiler|made into a wardrobe for Digory}}. Meanwhile, the lantern-crossbar thrown by Jadis grows into an eternally-burning gaslamp in the heart of Narnia. |
** The apple drops a seed in the Real World which grows up to be another tree. When cut down many years later, it is {{spoiler|made into a wardrobe for Digory}}. Meanwhile, the lantern-crossbar thrown by Jadis grows into an eternally-burning gaslamp in the heart of Narnia. |
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** ''The Magician's Nephew'' also features the Wood Between the Worlds, which connects all worlds together in a [[Dark Tower]] -like fashion. |
** ''The Magician's Nephew'' also features the Wood Between the Worlds, which connects all worlds together in a [[Dark Tower]] -like fashion. |
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* ''[[The Boondocks]]'' has Huey and Jazmine meet under the World Tree occasionally. |
* ''[[The Boondocks]]'' has Huey and Jazmine meet under the World Tree occasionally. |
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* The ''[[Danny Phantom]]'' episode "Urban Jungle" features the plant ghost Undergrowth, who spreads vines and roots throughout Amity Park, overtaking the town and culminating in a giant tree in the center of town. |
* The ''[[Danny Phantom]]'' episode "Urban Jungle" features the plant ghost Undergrowth, who spreads vines and roots throughout Amity Park, overtaking the town and culminating in a giant tree in the center of town. |
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* The entirety of the French CGI movie [[ |
* The entirety of the French CGI movie [[Kaena: The Prophecy]] is set amidst the branches of a giant tree that connects two planets together. |
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* {{spoiler|The true form of the Pitar}} from the "Hearts and Minds" episode of ''[[Justice League]]'' {{spoiler|is a colossal tree whose power transforms the barren world of Kalanor into a lush paradise}}. |
* {{spoiler|The true form of the Pitar}} from the "Hearts and Minds" episode of ''[[Justice League]]'' {{spoiler|is a colossal tree whose power transforms the barren world of Kalanor into a lush paradise}}. |
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* ''[[The Secret Saturdays]]'' has a colossal underground tree that is the source of all water on Earth. |
* ''[[The Secret Saturdays]]'' has a colossal underground tree that is the source of all water on Earth. |
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