decapitation of green knight -pagan origins

Question

I have read that the decapitation motif has Celtic origins.

Any information on this? What about origins in pagan English culture?

Asked by e g #45163 on 9/17/2007 4:59 PM

Last updated by greg s #74191 on 12/23/2008 11:30 AM

Answered by tim m #67917 on 11/6/2008 9:16 PM

Not sure - it certainly sounds plausible though

Answered by m k #73963 on 12/19/2008 10:07 AM

It does have pagan origins.

Answered by greg s #74191 on 12/23/2008 11:30 AM

thanks. i had the same question.