Green Man

The Green Man is a figure from Celtic mythology, symbolizing the nature deity Cernunnos. His image, depicting a man with green skin and leaves instead of hair, has a long history, reaching not only to the Celts but also to ancient Babylon and India. This figure gained popularity in the Middle Ages, adorning numerous churches and cathedrals. Today, the Green Man appears in the context of religion, art, and even UFO theories, making him a fascinating symbol of unity with Nature and the mysterious forces that surround it.

The Green Man is a figure from Celtic mythology. This unusual, green-skinned man with a face surrounded by leaves served an important function—namely, he was the human embodiment of the nature god Cernunnos.

Although the Green Man symbol was most widely used by the Celts, it appears to be much older. It can be found in Babylon and India, and later its appearance also appeared in Christian and Islamic art.

The Green Man was often depicted as a human figure with large deer antlers - such an image was captured, among others, on the famous Gundestrup cauldron (Denmark) dating from before 100 BC. A similar figurine was also unearthed under the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.