Myths, Legends, Religion, and Faith: The Green Man

Here in the UK we are finally entering Spring as I write this post where the plants are coming back to life. An image that you will find across the UK, although particularly strongly in England, is that of the Green Man. A floral motif there has been a lot of debate about the Green

Myths, Legends, and Faith: Beltane

On the night of April 30 and day of May 1 Wiccans and neo-Pagans, and several similar religions, celebrate Beltane – a fire festival that welcomes in the summer. In Edinburgh, where I currently live, on the night of April 30 the famous Beltane Fire Festival is held on Calton Hill which evokes the pagan