Roberts, Jack

Sheela-na-gig: Sacred Celtic Images of Feminine Divinity

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ISBN 13:
9781934170793
author:
Roberts, Jack
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Process Media
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
Genre:
History, Europe, Ireland,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.33

Description

Sheela-na-gig: A Critical Element of Gaelic and Celtic Culture The squatting, bald woman with comically large ears has long been a figure of mystery in Ireland, where the stone statues are most prevalent. Researcher Jack Roberts has spent decades documenting and discovering Sheela-na-gigs, shedding light on their significance in Gaelic and Celtic culture. This rigorous survey reveals that they are not graven images or warnings against women, but rather highly spiritual images of female divinity and power. In this edition, Roberts takes readers to the Ireland of the Middle Ages, a land filled with mystery, conflict, and contradictions. The Sheela-na-gig thrived in a world of contrasts, and Roberts brings this complex world to life. This deluxe flexi-bound edition provides a comprehensive look at the Sheela-na-gig, a fascinating aspect of Ireland's cultural heritage.

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