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Ah, she. She’s a Sheela-Na-Gig.
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There’s much argument to the meaning, some suggest she is the The Crone or the Hag, some suggest she represents spiritual rebirth, and the more extreme to the dangers of sinful women, which is unlikely IMO, 12th century churches with pagan connections are unlikely to hold that view.
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There’s much argument to the meaning, some suggest she is the The Crone or the Hag, some suggest she represents spiritual rebirth, and the more extreme to the dangers of sinful women, which is unlikely IMO, 12th century churches with pagan connections are unlikely to hold that view.
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Yes.
And there are many theories; none with much backing proof.
Pattree, you are right, a protective demon, encouraged outside but not allowed in the church.
But...
sheelanagig.org
This one is inside the church.
And there are many theories; none with much backing proof.
Pattree, you are right, a protective demon, encouraged outside but not allowed in the church.
But...
Mere – The Sheela Na Gig Project
sheelanagig.org
This one is inside the church.
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