TONIGHT:Women and Celtic Spirituality

Women and Celtic Spirituality
March 24 7:30pm to 9pm
Presenter: Sonya Ocampo-Gooding

A Sheela-na-gig is an enigmatic medieval figure that is seen by some as an early feminist image and by others as an object of male oppression. This presentation will discuss the image of the "Sheela", its origins, and its role as a source of spiritual inspiration in the landscape of Ireland past.

The Sheela in the Killinaboy Church of County Clare will be considered in detail. A broader connection will also be explored between the Sheela and the "Mother Goddess" as a universal figure in various cultures of the world.

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