Why is the statue of a caveman there?

[Bert45]

I'm pretty sure that I took the attached photo in Filoval, on my way to Triacastela. It was quite late in the afternoon, early evening, really. It was quite a surprise. Does anybody on the forum know anything about the statue? Such as who carved it, and why?

 

[John Sikora]

I don't know the who part but I think this will answer your question as to why:

Triacastela

Triacastela is a municipality located in the province of Lugo, in the region of Sarria and is the first Galician village on the French Way. It is an area

viajecaminodesantiago.com

 

[Grateful Gert]

Haha. Yes that fella. Raining and blowing a gale as we pilgrims weaved along down the path. Couldn't see well with the winds and rain, turned around the corner of a building, walked a few paces and there he was. I screamed then laughed at myself. A memorable day. I wondered about him as well.

 

[Bert45]

Haha. Yes that fella. Raining and blowing a gale as we pilgrims weaved along down the path. Couldn't see well with the winds and rain, turned around the corner of a building, walked a few paces and there he was. I screamed then laughed at myself. A memorable day. I wondered about him as well.

That was almost my reaction. Not a scream, but it was quite a surprise.