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Author:
Concannon, Maureen, Ph. D.
Title:
The sacred whore : Sheela, goddess of the Celts / Maureen Concannon.
Publisher:
Collins,
Copyright Date:
2004
Description:
233 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Subject:
Sheela-na-gigs.
Celtic antiquities.
Sculpture, Celtic.
Christian art and symbolism.
Mother goddesses in art.
Civilization, Celtic.
Celts--Ireland--Religion.
Celts--Great Britain--Religion.
Great Britain--Antiquities, Celtic.
Ireland--Antiquities, Celtic.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-221) and index.
Contents:
What is a Sheela na Gig? -- Sheela: symbol of the Goddess -- The Sheela of the Irish Celts: myth and the hero -- Celtic Christianity: Sheela's golden age (350-800 AD) -- Conflict between Roman and Celtic churches -- The Sheela is occulted -- Symbols of "luck" on castles: a hex on enemies -- Sheela: sexuality and spirituality -- The psychological significance of the Sheela.
ISBN:
9781903464526
1903464528
OCLC:
(OCoLC)53962268
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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