David Castleton (Author)A Green-Man-style skull on a gravestone in Shebbear, Devon. The Green Man is sometimes seen as a memento mori symbol, with the vegetation sprouting out of a human face hinting at the fact we'll all go back to the earth. #gothic #folklore #weird #mythology #churches #graveyard #skull
Anwen Evans@david_castleton oh this is a beauty! Thank you!
@AnwenPwll You're most welcome :)
book creature@david_castleton without giving spoilers, the Green Man is a primary villain in a gruesome 2022 horror film. Would you say that kind of role makes sense with the mythology?
@bookcreature Some depictions of the Green Man can seem rather demonic or imply he is being punished for sin. The Green Man can, however, also be seen as a symbol of Christ as he represents resurrection.
@david_castleton that all tracks interestingly with the film - which I am guessing you are aware of, but let's leave it as a twist / surprise for others!
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Snu Bear@david_castleton @digitalrodent I always love seeing the Green Man.
nuagezero@david_castleton beautiful!