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http://www.sheelanagig.org

very good website with pictures of churches in the Uk that have the lovely lady carved on them.

Definately a Pagan Symbol, but no goddess!!

N

"Definately a Pagan Symbol"

Sorry, there's no evidence for that statement. They are all (probably) too new to be so.

Is this a pagan symbol?

http://www.beyond-the-pale.co.uk/xmauriac2.jpg

or this?

http://www.megalithomania.com/irishgenius/zxChampagnolles.htm

or this?

http://www.beyond-the-pale.co.uk/xspt.jpg

Just because Sheelas are female and unexplainable against today's ideas of Christianity doesn't mean they are pagan.

By the way, I would love somebody to *prove* that they are pagan in origin, but all the people who have tried have failed.

Thanks, I had read of a connection between a fertility goddess and Sheila. It is somewhat humorous to hear the offense taken in calling her a goddess. I get the impression she was perceived as a pagan "up yours". It is interesting to learn and understand more.
Sincerely
Sherry