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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Tree of Life" by C. L. Moore is a science fiction short story originally published in the magazine "Weird Tales" in the late 1930s. The narrative revolves around the adventures of Northwest Smith, a space-faring rogue, as he explores the ruins of an ancient city on Mars and encounters a mysterious and otherworldly priestess linked to a powerful entity known as Thag. The tale weaves themes of danger, intrigue, and the cosmic unknown, highlighting the contrasts between civilization and the primal forces lurking in the shadows of the universe.  In this gripping story, Northwest Smith stumbles upon an enigmatic woman weeping in an ancient Martian temple. Driven by curiosity and a need for survival, he follows her to the "Tree of Life," where he learns that she is a priestess for Thag, a monstrous being that appetite for human sacrifices. As the tale unfolds, Smith is both drawn to the priestess's ethereal beauty and repulsed by the horror of Thag's looming presence. The story builds tension as Smith ultimately confronts the true nature of the Tree and the terrifying reality of Thag, culminating in a climactic battle for survival that reveals the existential threats that roam the universe. The tension between beauty and horror, along with themes of fate and sacrifice, leaves a lasting impact on the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aMars (Planet) -- Fiction  aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction 0aProduced from Weird Tales October 1936.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32850  c73696d73696