The Green Children of Woolpit: 12th-Century Mystery of the Alien-Like Siblings
In 12th-century England, two green-skinned children speaking an unknown language emerged from a cave. Were they extraterrestrial, Flemish refugees, or a folktale? Uncover the theories.
In 1150 AD, villagers in Woolpit, England, discovered two children with green-tinted skin wandering near a wolf pit. They spoke no known language, ate only raw beans, and claimed to come from a “twilight land” with no sun. Centuries later, their origins remain debated—was this an early alien encounter, a genetic anomaly, or a medieval folktale?
The Bizarre Account
- Appearance: Green skin faded to normal after adopting a diet of cooked food.
- Language: Spoke an unrecognizable tongue; later learned English.
- Claimed Origin: A subterranean world called “St. Martin’s Land” perpetually bathed in twilight.
Source: Today I Found Out (YouTube)
Leading Theories
- Flemish Immigrants: Orphaned children fleeing persecution, malnourished (green skin from hypochromic anemia).
- Extraterrestrial: UFO enthusiasts suggest a parallel dimension or alien visitation.
- Symbolic Folktale: Allegory for cultural assimilation or religious conversion.
The village of Woolpit, where the children were found (modern map overlay).
Modern Interpretations
- Genetic Disorders: Arsenic poisoning or chlorosis (green sickness) could explain their hue.
- Cultural Memory: Some historians link the story to Viking myths of “green men” from underground.
Key Takeaways
- The Green Children’s story was recorded by two 12th-century chroniclers, suggesting some truth.
- Likely malnourished Flemish refugees misremembered as supernatural.
- Remains a cornerstone of medieval mystery literature.
Reliable Sources
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