The forest can be a source of menacing danger, a safe haven, or an opportunity for adventure.

An enchanted woodland is a forest that is under or contains enchantments in folklore and fantasy. Such forests have been recorded in ancient mythology from locations where forests are widespread. They have appeared in works of fantasy throughout the centuries. They depict places the characters are unfamiliar with and moments of liminality and metamorphosis. The forest can be a source of menacing danger, a safe haven, or an opportunity for adventure.