Yesterday I received a text and photo from my granddaughter. She asked me if I thought this button resembled our friend Ralph. I said that I thought it did!
Now, of course, it is a representation of The Green Man, a mythological figure who dances in and out of history and pre-history wearing several names.
But then, I began to consider that The Green Man could be seen as a European manifestation of a similar figure. It's fun to think about anyhow.
Foliate head on the famous 1589 Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany. Photo by Stephen Winick.
The Green Man
The link above is to an article with more data than you probably ever wanted to know about that green guy.
Then there is always the Green Knight!
One of the most famous Green Men, or foliate heads, is in the cathedral at Bamberg, Germany.
But to rebut myself I must insist that Ralph and his people are real! I'm not sure where to put The Green Man, but maybe he represents a European cousin?
And then, of course, just because something is a myth doesn't mean that it's untrue!
Opinions are vociferously welcomed. Please opine.
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