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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.

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