{"product_id":"9781398116900","title":"The Green Man : Myth and Reality","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Corrigan, Imogen \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 15\/03\/2025,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 96 pages, 80 Illustrations,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781398116900,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ‘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 n their contexts and also explore their origins in folklore and Christian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking us through pagan folklore and fertility rites, along with labyrinths, dragon and other monsters, the author also uncovers the religious symbolism of the foliate head which was depicted in a variety of ways, some beautiful and some grotesque. Accompanied by a wide range of illustrations showing different styles of foliate head in a wide variety of cathedrals and churches, this book is an essential companion for those who visit sacred places, whether for spiritual, architectural or historical reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608647754101,"sku":"9781398116900","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781398116900.jpg?v=1730544530","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781398116900","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}