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 |
The Romanesque Connection | 33 |
Copyright | |
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Common terms and phrases
Abbey According ancient Andersen appears associated belief body breasts Britain building built carved Castle Castle/In Celtic century Christian church Church/In clearly close Cork County County Laois cross death depicted described discovered display doorway Dublin earlier early ears erected example eyes face feet female fertility figure function genitals goddess Guest hand head holding holes important indicate Ireland Irish Island Kilkenny kilometres Kiltinan known late later left hand legs located look lower marked meaning medieval motif Museum object Offaly old church original pagan pass perhaps period placed pointing position possibly probably quoin raised recorded referred regarded remains represent Romanesque round saint seems seen Sheela Sheela-na-Gig side similar situated standing Stepaside stone suggested symbolism thighs thought tion Tipperary tower tradition unusual vulva wall widely window
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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