According to legend, Ghoetam was a sage who sat beneath Avendesora for forty years to gain wisdom.[1] When Rand and Mat arrive at Avendesora, Rand begins to feel the effects of chora trees and can well believe the tale of Ghoetam.[2]
Parallel[]
This legend is a parallel of Gautama Buddha who sat in meditation underneath the Bodhi Tree for forty-nine days to achieve enlightenment and a knowledge of the Truth.
Notes
- ↑ The Wheel of Time Companion, Ghoetam
- ↑ The Shadow Rising, Chapter 24