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There are numerous interpretations of the Woodspirits and their origins. Most agree that to bring a Spirit into your home is to invite good fortune as well.

A Trio of Woodspirits

A Large Woodpile Woodspirit

The earliest incarnation of this spirit is the Greenman, a sometimes mischievous, sometimes benevolent forest creature usually depicted with leaves as hair and beard. It was a  likely evolution to the wise old man of the forest that is popular today.

I like to begin at the nose and work my way down to uncover the spirit of the wood hiding inside.

Woodpile: Woodspirit with Character

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