Hekatrees

The goddess Hekate (or Hecate) is a goddess in ancient Greek religion and mythology depicted as three-formed or triple-bodied enabling her to see in all directions. She is associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, night, light, magic, witchcraft, the Moon, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, graves, ghosts, necromancy, and sorcery. She is also worshipped as a protector of households. It is said that you know she is present when the dogs begin to howl and bark. You can read more about her here: mythopedia.com/topics/hecate

I've stumbled across three threes so far that have triple trunks, fused together at their base but separating into three trunks as they grew. I've named them Hekatrees in honor of the goddess. 🌳🌳🌳

Black and white photo showing base to nearly the top of a triple-trunk oak tree. Nikon F3 HP | Tokina 35-105mm | Ilford HP5 Plus 400 | f/11, 1/500

Black and white photo of the middle truck section of a triple trunk hickory tree. Nikon F3 HP | Tokina 35-105mm | Ilford HP5 Plus 400 | f/5.6, 1/25

Black and white photo of the lower middle section of a decaying triple trunk hardwood tree with hollows in two of the trunks. Bark is missing from extensively from the third trunk. Insect markings are evident. Nikon F3 HP | Tokina 35-105mm | Ilford HP5 Plus 400 | f/5.6, 1/500