The Green Man in Britain (Paperback, illustrated edition)

The Green Man has many facets, many dimensions. He peers through his leaf mask in hundreds of church misericords and stone carvings. His innate link with the changing seasons and fertility is revealed in the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and in summer folk customs such as Jack in the Green, the Castleton Garland and the Burry Man. Perhaps he even lurks in the legendary hero of the Greenwood, Robin Hood. The Authors have been running summer schools and courses on the Green Man for many years, and in this fascinating study they discuss his significance in medival times and explore the modern development of the concept of the Green Man. The book also contains a detailed gazetteer of over 200 sites, featuring almost 1000 carvings (many photographed by Felicity Howlett).

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2001
Authors:	Fran Doel • Geoff Doel
Dimensions:	235 x 165 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-1916-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-7524-1916-1
Barcode:	9780752419169

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