The Green Man: Myth and Reality
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The ‘green man’ or foliate head can be found in almost every pre-Reformation cathedral and in many churches. It often decorates arches, corbels, roof bosses, choir stalls and chancel screens. In this book, Imogen Corrigan takes the reader on a journey of discovery in which she reveals the different types of foliate head in their contexts and also explore their origins in folklore and Christian tradition. Taking us through pagan folklore and fertility rites, along with labyrinths, dragon and...


