Edric

Working from home with a calendar full of meetings, I took the opportunity of a late cancellation to nip into town for a haircut and a couple of bits for next week's birthday celebrations. I parked down in Coleham to walk across Greyfriars bridge and have a look at another of the new mini murals, representing Shropshire myths and legends. 

This one, by Emma Williams, tells the story of Wild Edric and Lady Godda:
Wild Edric is a well-known figure in Shropshire folklore, and there are sufficient historical records which attest to his being a real historical person. Wild Edric is a fine example of a lord or king in sacred marriage with the Queen of the Faeries. In this case his fairy wife, Godda, is also a good example of the folk memory of reverence for the Earth Mother in all Her different guises, and in particular that of the Goddess Sovereignty.
- Chris Jenkins

Artis: Emma Williams