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In the days of old, trees were more than mere plants; they bore deep meaning and mystery in the hearts and minds of men. Medieval folk saw in trees not only wood and timber but symbols of the eternal struggle between good and evil, life and death. This duality, between the "good" and "bad" trees, was deeply rooted in cultural tradition, blending Christian teaching with Greco-Roman heritage and the ancient beliefs of Northern barbarians.
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