Medieval castles were mysterious places and often times they had a maze or a labyrinth. This article looks at the uses of these structures and takes a look at some of the more famous ones.

Labyrinths and mazes have a long and interesting history and everybody is familiar with the story of the Minotaur in the Labyrinth at Knossos. This is the famous myth of the labyrinth that people would be sacrificed into. The hero Theseus killed the Minotaur and found his way back out by following a line of string that he unwound on his way into it. 

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Exploring the orgins of the Green Man and how he has been used between cultures.  Examines the forms he takes, how he manifests and also how he is portrayed at the present time.

Who is the Green Man?

The Green Man is the representation of a face which is covered by leaves.  These faces can take many forms but the most popular examples are to be found in sculptures and drawings.  His leaves change colour depending upon the season he belongs to and from these leaves can sprout branches and/or other vegetation.

Roots of the Green Man

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Exploring the orgins of the Green Man and how he has been used between cultures.  Examines the forms he takes, how he manifests and also how he is portrayed at the present time.

Who is the Green Man?

The Green Man is the representation of a face which is covered by leaves.  These faces can take many forms but the most popular examples are to be found in sculptures and drawings.  His leaves change colour depending upon the season he belongs to and from these leaves can sprout branches and/or other vegetation.

Roots of the Green Man

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