Once in the guise of Merlin and Robin Hood, today the Green Man finds voice in the green movement and even the astronauts who urge us to honor the natural world. This lavishly illustrated book traces this powerful archetype in folklore and myth, medieval architecture, modern images, and suggestions for meditation. It will delight the eye, thrill the story-loving heart, and quicken the spirit. With 125 color illustrations and six in black and white.