Greasy headed Manbitch

( Hobbits? What are hobbits? )

Question for any Catholics

In Mary Gentle's Ash, which is a rewritiing of European history, they talk about a "Green Christ".

I believe this is something she made up for this novel (like the 15th Golem style androids - the golem story, which was created in the 19th C, was set in the 17th C), but my husband needs to know for sure.

Also...does "briar cross" mean anything to anyone?

Birds of Prey

( Spoilers )