In Germanic mythology it is associated with Freya, the motherly goddess of truth and love. According to German folklore, it was not possible to lie while standing under the Linden Tree. Consequently Germans often met under the tree and held their justice cases and marriage ceremonies.
Throughout Europe the Linden trees stood usually in the hearts of villages and were present during all of the happenings and events of great importance, they were also present in everyday life giving shelter and shade from the sun.
With its relation to justice the Linden tree has a similar folkloric meaning to Oak...<<<Read More Here>>>...