<P> A Green Man is a sculpture, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves . Branches or vines may sprout from the mouth, nostrils, or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit . Commonly used as a decorative architectural ornament, Green Men are frequently found in carvings on both secular and ecclesiastical buildings . "The Green Man" is also a popular name for English public houses and various interpretations of the name appear on inn signs, which sometimes show a full figure rather than just the head . </P> <P> The Green Man motif has many variations . Found in many cultures from many ages around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities . It is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of growth each spring . Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently in the traditions of separate ancient cultures and evolved into the wide variety of examples found throughout history . </P>

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