Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Gustave Doré and Jack-in-the-Green

Gustave Dore

Spirits living in trees is a pagan idea, found in many places in the world. The "Jack-in-the-green" concept is found not only in England, but etchings and prints of a tree spirit "Jack-in-the-green" have been found in Germany, as well. Examine the Gustave Doré etching above (intended for Dante's masterpiece). Again, one finds the influence of the pagan idea of a tree spirit.

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