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Taíno villagers honoring the sacred Ceiba tree, with the faint spirit of a child among its roots, Caribbean folktale scene.

The Spirit of the Ceiba Tree

In the center of a small Taíno village, on an island where the warm sea breeze carried the scent of salt and flowers, stood a giant Ceiba tree. Its roots spread far and wide, gripping the red earth with ancient strength, while its trunk rose high into the clouds. The people of the village called it the Great Tree. It

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