Author: MAUREEN CONCANNON (PH. D.), MÁIRÍN CONCANNON Title: The Sacred Whore
Description: Collins, 2004. Paperback. Pp: 233. "This is the story of these mysterious carvings, their history, location and psychological significance. Called Sheela na gigs, these figures display and emphasise the genital organs, as symbols of fertility and new life. Originally symbols of God as 'The Great Mother' in pre-Celtic society, the Celts integrated them into their druidic religion to later become part of Celtic Christianity. ISBN: 9781903464526. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.
Keywords: 9781903464526
Price: EUR 49.50 = appr. US$ 53.80 Seller: De Slegte
- Book number: 2521809
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