The Greenman, a character from traditional folklore, has captured the imaginations of many in the modern world. Books, articles, and websites on the Greenman abound, each of them looking at the figure from its own perspective. Those who have commented on or employed the image of him range from historians to neopagan worshippers, from festival organisers to novelists, and from folklorists to participants in Renaissance fairs.
OUTLINE:
00:00:00 Opening
00:00:21 Introduction
00:01:35 History
00:02:38 Symbolism
00:03:48 Examples
00:04:39 Literature
00:05:18 Jack-in-the-Green
00:07:01 Paganism
00:08:37 Modernity
00:10:03 Conclusion
00:11:20 Outro
18 июл 2024
