Oak trees

[Bathilde]

Are oak trees sacred to Thor? If so, why? And how do we know ancient heathens associated oak trees with Thor?

[Glemt]

Sacred trees are part of many cultures. The oak tree is considered sacred to Thor due to its size and power. In many aspects, a paradigm of Yggdrasil. That's all I know when it comes to hallowed groves.

[schwarzesonne]

Some researchers have postulated that this is the case, but it has not been proven one way or another.

[JarlErn]

St Boniface converted the Germans by cutting down "Donars Oak", so I think thats enough proof

[Bathilde]

Donars Oak is one tree though, not all oaks.

[Vildsvin]

It has been documented that raiding crews would toss a oak tree into the ocean for protection. I recall seeing this and reading about it. Though I am sure I saw it on a history documentary I cannot name any sources for reading at the momment.

[Bathilde]

It would be nice to see some sources. Let me know when you remember them.

[Charlie J Carver]

They are sacred to Thor. We know this because they are struck by lightning more than any other tree.

[Bathilde]

show evidence that they are struck by lightning more often, please.