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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Green_ManGreen Man - Wikipedia

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   The Green Man, also known as a foliate head, is a motif in architecture and art, of a face made of, or completely surrounded by, foliage, which normally spreads out from the centre of the face. Apart from a purely decorative function, the Green Man is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs ...

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3. www.bbc.com › culture › articleThe surprising roots of the mysterious Green Man - BBC

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   Jan 4, 2019 · A mask-like face engulfed in undergrowth, leaves sprouting eerily from his wretched mouth. Sometimes beautiful, often sinister, this mysterious figure – so common in medieval sculpture – is known...

4. spiritofthegreenman.co.uk › green-man-legend-mythologyGreen Man Legend and Mythology - Spirit of the Green Man

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   Explore the history, symbolism and folklore of the Green Man, a figure with a face of foliage often found in medieval churches and cathedrals. Learn about his connection to Robin Hood, Jack in the Green, and other pagan and Christian traditions.

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6. www.historic-uk.com › CultureUK › The-Green-ManThe Green Man - Historic UK

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   Glance upwards as you approach or enter many of Britain’s great cathedrals and churches, and it is more than likely you will catch sight of the Green Man gazing looking down at you. But who is this strange green figure, surrounded by foliage, often with leaves spilling forth from his mouth?

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Green_Man_(film)The Green Man (film) - Wikipedia

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   The Green Man is a 1956 black and white British black comedy film directed by Robert Day and starring Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas and Jill Adams. The screenplay was by Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat, based on the play Meet a Body.

8. www.justwatch.com › uk › movieThe Green Man - movie: watch streaming online - JustWatch

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   After disposing of a dictator and millionaire, Hawkins is assigned to kill a politician who is heading to a remote hotel, The Green Man, for a secret tryst with his secretary. There, however, Hawkins' plot is discovered by vacuum salesman William Blake, who determines to stop him.

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   Who is the Green Man?

   • Sometimes beautiful, often sinister, this mysterious figure – so common in medieval sculpture – is known as ‘the Green Man’. In his heyday, the Green Man could be found glaring in churches across Europe. Since then, he has permeated folklore, popular culture and literature.

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   Is the Green Man based on a true story?

   • The Green Man is a 1956 black and white British black comedy film directed by Robert Day and starring Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas and Jill Adams. The screenplay was by Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat, based on the play Meet a Body.

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   What is the Green Man motif?

   • The Green Man motif has many variations. Branches or vines may sprout from the mouth, nostrils, or other parts of the face, and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Found in many cultures from many ages around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetation deities.

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   Where can you find the Green Man?

   • The Green Man is found in many forms throughout history. He is to be found in many different guises, but the common feature is the face covered by foliage, very often sprouting from their mouths. He is often found carved in wood or stone in medieval churches and cathedrals.

   Green Man Legend and Mythology - Spirit of the Green Man

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   What does the Green Man look like?

   • A mask-like face engulfed in undergrowth, leaves sprouting eerily from his wretched mouth. Sometimes beautiful, often sinister, this mysterious figure – so common in medieval sculpture – is known as ‘the Green Man’. In his heyday, the Green Man could be found glaring in churches across Europe.

   The surprising roots of the mysterious Green Man - BBC

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   Where did the Green Man come from?

   • The tradition of the Green Man carved onto Christian churches is found across Europe, including examples such as the Seven Green Men of Nicosia carved into the facade of the thirteenth century St Nicholas Church in Cyprus.

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10. www.imdb.com › title › tt0050456The Green Man (1956) - IMDb

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    A hitman tries to kill a politician at a seaside inn, but faces a series of obstacles and distractions. The Green Man is a witty and darkly humorous film starring Alastair Sim, George Cole and Terry-Thomas.