The Sheela-na-gigs of Ireland & Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts : an Illustrated GuideSheela-na-Gigs are carvings of female images depicted as naked and posing in a manner which accentuates the most powerfully evocative symbol of the vulva. They were erected on many churches of the medieval period and invariably in a prominent position such as over the main entrance door or a window. |
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Contents
Acknowledgements | 7 |
Tradition Folklore and Popular Belief 20 | 20 |
The Romanesque Connection | 33 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Sheela-na-gigs of Ireland & Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts : an Illustrated Guide |
| Illustrated by | Joanne McMahon, Jack Roberts |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Mercier Press, 2001 |
| ISBN | 1856352943, 9781856352949 |
| Length | 192 pages |
| Subjects | › Religion / Antiquities & Archaeology |
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