Green as a representation of evil - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Selmo · 05-28-2004, 02:49 AM

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Green is associated with jealousy and envy

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Shakespear links green with jealousy. In his play "Othello", jealousy is refered to as "that green eyed monster".

In mediaeval mythology green represented nature; wild, uncontrolled, mysterious and not to be trusted. Green was worn by ladies of doubtful reputation (as in the song "Greensleeves") and was very rarely used in heraldry.

05-28-2004, 02:49 AM	#21
Selmo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Shire (Staffordshire), United Kingdom Posts: 273	Quote: Green is associated with jealousy and envy That's even more interesting! Whom by? Shakespear links green with jealousy. In his play "Othello", jealousy is refered to as "that green eyed monster". In mediaeval mythology green represented nature; wild, uncontrolled, mysterious and not to be trusted. Green was worn by ladies of doubtful reputation (as in the song "Greensleeves") and was very rarely used in heraldry.