The gnarled and twisted branches of a sacred tree, sentinel in the Gods' Wood, with roots that tie into a Celtic band, to make an anklet or arm band that completes the sacred circle. The oak is the mightiest of trees, and in many religions world-wide it symbolizes strength and courage. Socrates considered it the Oracle Tree, and the Druids ate acorns as a preparation for prophesying. This Celtic oak symbolizes the Tree of Life, with the roots melding into a knot work band that can form an anklet, as shown, or a band around the arm.