Overview

A medieval legend about two children who appeared in an English village speaking an unknown language and having green-tinted skin.

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The Green Children of Woolpit is a fascinating subject within unsolved mysteries. A medieval legend about two children who appeared in an English village speaking an unknown language and having green-tinted skin. The story dates back to the 12th century. The children reportedly ate only raw beans at first. Their origins remain debated among historians. Folklore historian.