Sheela-na-Gigs
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Description: Historical overview and interpretations, compiled by Jack Roberts.
(originally published at Lughnasa 1995 Sheela-na-Gigs are religious carvings of women, special women, the symbolical representation of femininity and/or actual female deities or Goddesses. They were placed on churches, castles and other important buildings of the medieval period and, until quite recently in some instances, they acted as dedicatory or protective symbols promoting good luck and fertility.
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| Page title: | Sheela-na-gigs |
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| Description: | The Carvings of Sheela-na-gigs around the United Kingdom and the symbolism they carry as well as folklore and tradition. |
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