Wicker Man

The Wicker Man is a legendary tool of torture and execution believed to have been used by ancient Druids to both appease "pagan" gods and to punish criminals : although often seen as a real historical item many historians have since questioned whether the device ever actually existed or if it was a product of misunderstanding / propaganda.

In recent times the Wicker Man has become a famous item of horror due to featuring in the Wicker Man film, considered as one of the most iconic horror mysteries of its era.