The Green Man

Is a figure in folklore and art that symbolises rebirth, the cycle of nature, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. The Green Man is often depicted as a face surrounded by foliage.
Folklore
In English folklore, the Green Man is sometimes called Jack o’ the Green, Jack-in-the-Green, or the King of the May.
The Green Man is sometimes depicted as a farmer who protects fields and makes things grow after winter.
In some traditions, the Green Man is worshipped for good harvests.
In some traditions, the Green Man is a forest god who guards the gate between the material and immaterial worlds.
In Wicca, the Green Man is sometimes associated with the Horned God, a deity that incorporates aspects of the Celtic Cernunnos and the Greek Pan.
Art and architecture
The Green Man is a motif in art and architecture, often used as a decorative element.
The Green Man is sometimes used in church architecture.
Modern Paganism
In modern Paganism, the Green Man is a symbol of the ecological movement and the need to reconnect with nature.
For many modern pagans, the Green Man is a symbol of seasonal renewal and ecological awareness.