#GreenMan

[haruzardous]

I have this headcanon for the longest time that the looks of common demons are based on their region

So I made a Greenman OC based on the endemic flowers at my place, please look at my kreecher 🥺

#greenman #blue exorcist #ao no exorcist #original character #oc #i like the cool demons and all but i think greenmen are pretty neat #manga #anime #my art

[nocnitsa]

Lester Dore- The Green Man at Stonehenge

#greenman #green man #print #lester dore

[spiritusloci]

Happy Beltane! (2023)

#the pagan series #midjourney 5 #beltane #greenman #the wheel of the year

[emperorofthedark]

The Greenman house is unhinged. Nothing else will do.

#sims 2 #ts2 #simblr #riverblossom hills #greenman

[fortunaestalta]

#artists on tumblr #ai artwork #base from Photoshop design #greenman #I'm sorry #something resembling obsession here

[thegothicalice]

It’s too hot for this green maiden look but I liked the concept too much 🌿 Crown, earrings, and green man necklace by me, shoes off Amazon, dress & overlay thrifted.

#ootd #Fae goth #green maiden #greenman #lily of the valley #ivy crown #faerie fashion #leaf shoes #whimsigoth

[chernobog13]

GREENMAN

#Go! Greenman #Greenman #tokusatsu #Toho #Japanese superheroes

[earthmegarah]

“Our ancestors said to their mother Earth: 'We are yours'. Modern Humanity said to Nature, 'You are mine'. The Green Man has returned as the living face of the whole earth so that through his mouth we may say to the universe: 'We are one'.”

― Sharon Brubaker, The Blossoming

#greenman #cernunnos #celtic #pagan #nature #mother earth #photography #my photography

[dsatyr]

Laser cutting some stencils. 'Tis the season?

#gay pagan #gay magic #gay mystic #gay witch #pagan #queer pagan #queer mystic #queer witch #paganism #mysticism #greenman #lasercut #stencil

[geopsych]

Hard to see in the first picture but that’s to show how high it is: the vines grew all the way up and bloomed on his face. Perfect. It never occurred to me when I planted them that this would happen. 💚

#flowers #thunbergia #thunbergia blushing susie #front porch #september #greenman #green man

[pretensesoup]

Queer books, day 10/30

As an Emily, I am required to promote the works of other Emilys when I get the chance. 

This is a novella, and it is delightful. It has been pressed full of folklore of the Greenman variety, with a few dryads thrown in for good measure. I wouldn't be totally shocked to find out that most of the events are described in a folk song somewhere, because that is what it feels like. This book is about the dangers of knowledge, the problems that can come up when you name something. It's also about the ways that people fall in love with knowledge. 

This isn't a romance, not really, although it does have a few moments like this: 

The way he said it, and the look he gave Tobias with it, was flirting. Flirting! At least Tobias recognised it this time. Funny thing, to be flirted with by a pretty young fellow who wore expensive coats. Made Tobias feel young again, and at the same time very, very old.

Or maybe what I mean is that it's a story with love very deeply at its core but none of the genre conventions of modern romance novels. There's not really a happily ever after here. There's one kiss (but what do you do if your lover is the personification of the woods? hmm). 

Anyway, there's a second book in this series (I believe it is a diptych), and Ms. Tesh also has another book out that is billed as queer space opera, so if this or that sounds like your jam, she may be worth looking into. 10/10, go read it.

#emily tesh #silver in the wood #queer books #lgbtq books #queer fiction #romance #greenman #folklore #magic #thirty days of books

[thesilicontribesman]

Wyre Country Park and Nature Reserve, Fylde Coast, Lancashire

#nature #greenman #trees #trees and forests #estuary #wild places #natural formations #sculpture #wyre coast #landscape #artwork #wood carving

[magicoldcottage]

The Green Man

The Green Man is a fascinating and enigmatic ancient figure that has appeared in art, architecture, and mythology for centuries. But who is he, and what does he represent?

In this post, I explore the origins, symbolism, and cultural significance of the Green Man, as well as some of the places the image or Motif has been used.

What is the Green Man?

As in the example above, the Green Man is usually depicted as a human face made of foliage. Art historians describe this type of motif as a "foliate head". The Green Man can be found in various forms and styles, ranging from realistic to abstract, from grotesque to serene and despite being called a man the motif is actually gender neutral with examples also in female. There have been examples using animals like satyrs or centaurs but these are normally associated to Dionysus.

Can I use the Motif in my practice?

The motif simply represents, the spirit of nature, the cycle of life, and the connection between humanity and the natural world. As such it is perfect for any path of modern craft as a symbol of our respect. It is not connected to any specific practice and there is no "cultural appropriation" issues to be concerned about.

One of little known sides of this Motif is the connection to luck, either in Wealth or Good health. Strangely the practice saw you simply rubbing his nose in passing.  See link at the end of this post for an example from Crewe Hall.

Does the symbol represent a Deity.

The Green Man is not a single character, and despite what you might have heard, there is little evidence that he was a pagan deity in his own right. Modern druidic practice has recently adopted the motif, but there are no ancient examples in the UK to back this up. Instead, it should simply be seen as a symbol of our connection to nature. Over the generations, he has often associated with other Nature deities such as Dionysus, Osiris, Cernunnos, Frey, Pan, Flora, and Gaia.

image credit ASOR.org

So Where did the Green Man come from?

The earliest known examples of the Green Man date back to the 2nd century CE, when he appeared in the ruins of Hatra, a city in modern Iraq (shown above), and in a mosaic in the Great Palace of Constantinople, in modern Turkey. He also appeared in Romanesque and Gothic architecture across Europe, especially in England and France, where he was carved on churches, cathedrals, castles, and manor houses. He was particularly popular in the 13th to 15th centuries, when he reached the peak of his artistic expression and diversity.

His use on so many churches and cathedrals is thought to be a way of or appeasing the local population of pagans who respected the motif as an aid to converting them to the new religion. As mentioned, the image was seen by the pagans as an incredibly lucky symbol, so adding it to a church could also have been seen as a way to bring good luck to the building.

How is the Green Man portrayed in art?

The Green Man has inspired many artists throughout history and across cultures, who have given him different interpretations and meanings. Some of the most famous and influential examples of the Green Man in art are:

The Bamberg Horseman, a 13th-century sculpture in the Bamberg Cathedral, Germany, that shows a knight on horseback with a foliate head supporting the spire.

The Green Man of Rosslyn Chapel made famous by the DaVinci code, a 15th-century carving in the Scottish chapel, that shows a man with vines emerging from his mouth and wrapping around his head and body.

The Green Man of Notre Dame, a 19th-century restoration of a 13th-century carving in the Paris cathedral, that shows a man with oak leaves and acorns covering his face and hair.

The Green Man of Kilpeck Church, a 12th-century carving in the Herefordshire church, England, that shows a man with a mischievous grin and leaves sprouting from his mouth and eyes.

The Green Man of Sintra, a 16th-century painting in the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, that shows a man with a crown of leaves and flowers and a green complexion.

The Green Man of Glastonbury, a 20th-century sculpture in the remains of Glastonbury Abbey, England, that shows a man with a serene expression and a wreath of leaves and berries.

What is the significance of the Green Man today?

The Green Man is still a relevant and powerful symbol today, as he represents the values and ideals of environmentalism, ecology, and spirituality. He is a reminder of the beauty and importance of nature and of the need to respect and protect it. He is also a symbol of hope and resilience, as he shows that life can overcome death and that nature can regenerate and heal itself. If you are seeking a power symbol for your Altar you can't do much better than this amazing and power motif to bring you luck.

The Green Man is celebrated and honoured in various festivals, rituals, and events around the world, such as the Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Jack in the Green Festival in Hastings, England, the Green Man Festival in Brecon Beacons, Wales, and the Burning Man Festival in Nevada, USA. He is also a popular subject for contemporary artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers, who continue to explore and reinterpret his meaning and message.

While many symbols have lost significance over the generations the power of the Green Man goes from strength to strength. Why not make it a part of your practice too.

Click here for the secret pagans of Crewe Hall

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#witchcraft #witchblr #pagan #magic #greenman #motif #symbols #grimoire

[nocnitsa]

Morgan Silk

via

#green man #greenman #pagan #costume #perchten

[fortunaestalta]

#artists on tumblr #ai artwork #alternative #original base from photoshop piece #spring is coming #greenman #fantasy art #faun or satyr? #I feel him gathering his strength

[thegothicalice]

Green woman 🌿 Ivy crown and Greenman pendant by me, earrings by Feralina, ivy bag by Folkowl. Trying to get reading brain back again 📚

#ootd #ivy crown #folkowl #feralina #current reading #Greenman #green woman #fae goth #faerie fashion #leaf shoes #swamp witch