Walking with the Green Man: Father of the Forest, Spirit of Nature

by Bob Curran

Almost since the dawn of time, the image of the Green Man--the carven enigmatic head surrounded by leaves and foliage--has both intrigued and mystified viewers and folklorists alike. Appearing in churches, taverns, and even on stately buildings, the carving seems shrouded in supernatural obscurity. Is it merely a fertility symbol, or is it something much deeper, which calls for a response from us all? Though it seems a predominantly Celtic icon, does...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564149315
• ISBN13: 9781564149312
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: New Page Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"