Sheela na Gigs (also spelled as Síle na Gig) are mysterious carvings found on castles, cathedrals, and churches. While Sheela can be found in Europe and the UK, she is most commonly found in Ireland. Sheela was often above doorways and windows and while her meaning is mysterious and is still debated, it is thought that she:
Kept bad spirits out
Depicted an ancient Celtic goddess
Was used to bring fertility
Was a warning against lust
Whatever she was at she can be interpreted today as a feminist icon. Gwan Sheela!
Now you can stick Sheela on your phone/laptop/notebook/etc to protect yourself from bad spirits, show your devotion to the ancient Celtic goddess, bring you fertility, or just to symbolise Ireland’s ancient past.
Sheela na Gigs (also spelled as Síle na Gig) are mysterious carvings found on castles, cathedrals, and churches. While Sheela can be found in Europe and the UK, she is most commonly found in Ireland. Sheela was often above doorways and windows and while her meaning is mysterious and is still debated, it is thought that she:
Kept bad spirits out
Depicted an ancient Celtic goddess
Was used to bring fertility
Was a warning against lust
Whatever she was at she can be interpreted today as a feminist icon. Gwan Sheela!
Now you can stick Sheela on your phone/laptop/notebook/etc to protect yourself from bad spirits, show your devotion to the ancient Celtic goddess, bring you fertility, or just to symbolise Ireland’s ancient past.
