The World Tree or Tree of Life is a central symbol in Turkic mythology. According to the Altai Turks, human beings are actually descended from trees. According to the Yakuts, White Mother sits at the base of the Tree of Life, whose branches reach to the heavens, where they are occupied by various supernatural creatures which have come to life there. The blue sky around the tree indicates the peaceful nature of the country. The red ring that surrounds all of the elements represents the ancient faith of rebirth, growth and development of the Turkic peoples.