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object of love and reverence and also attributed to them the 



mystic power to foretell or advise about coming events. 



"It seems idolatry with some excuse 

 When our forefather Druids in their oaks 

 Imagined sanctity." — Cowper. 



Bur or Mossy Cup Oak 



Cup of the acorn fringed 



Post Oak 



Overcup Oak 

 Cup completely covers the acorn 



