Sheela-na-gigs are carvings of female images depicted as naked and posing in a manner which accentuates the most powerfully evocative symbol of the vulva. They were erected on many medieval churches and almost invariably placed in a very prominent position, such as over the main entrance door or a window. In Ireland, where the practice continued into the later middle ages, they are found on castles and other important structures. The Sheela-na-gigs...
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