Books and resources on Sheela Na Gigs
ISBN: 1856352943 |
The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts
Jack Roberts
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New book by
Jack Roberts
should be available around the 1st of May 2001.
Check back here for a review after that date.
ISBN: 1856352943 |
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The Witch on the Wall
Jorgen Andersen |
THE book on Sheela na
Gigs
This is the standard work on Sheelas which is now unfortunately out of print and almost impossible to get hold of. |
ISBN: 0415151562 |
Images of Lust Anthony Weir and James Jerman Images Of Lust is available at Amazon |
Highly Recommended.
An academic view of Sheelas and other exhibitionist figures in general. Describes Sheelas as medieval morality figures. Informative and authoritative it's unfortunately marred by minor inaccuracies. Nevertheless it does put forward a convincing theory for the origin of sheelas. This book has been recently re-published so
getting hold of a copy should not prove to much of a problem. |
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The Sheela Na Gigs of Britain and
Ireland (Booklet) Jack Roberts |
Highly recommended. A comprehensive (especially for Ireland) and up to date the booklet and map are a useful addition to anyone wanting to find out more about sheelas. Stresses a Celtic origin for sheelas. Includes many sheelas not mentioned in Images of Lust. You can get hold of a copy of this excellent little booklet directly from the author at or via your local bookshop. |
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An Illustrated Map of the Sheela Na
Gigs of Britain and Ireland (Map) Jack Roberts and Joanne McMahon |
Highly recommended.
An excellent map of the locations of Sheelas in Ireland and Britain with
some lovely illustrations of Sheelas. Includes many sheelas not
mentioned in Images of Lust You can buy this map directly from the author or from your local bookshop |
ISBN: 094617251X
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Sheela-na-Gigs origins and functions
Eamon P Kelly
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Highly recommended. This slim book concentrates on Irish sheelas and suggests a origins and possible functions for them. Great if you intend going to Ireland to find some sheelas |
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The following books are not actually about sheelas but do contain information about specific sheelas |
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ISBN: 0713725249 |
Twilight of the Celtic
Gods
David Clarke with Andy Roberts |
Contains two chapters about Sheela na
gig's "The curse of the Sheelas" which discuses the
background for Sheelas and mentions the Croft On Tees Sheela. Another
Chapter entitled "Freya" discusses the Pennington Sheela and
possible Scandinavian connections. The book is a little sensationalist
in tone but does include some useful information.
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ISBN:0711705550 |
Ghosts and Legends of the
Peak District
David Clarke |
A guide to the local legends and folklore in the Peak District this book mentions the Haddon Hall, Darley Dale, Melbourne and Alderwasley figures. |
ISBN:1853062952 |
Hidden Kent
Alan Major |
A guide to the curiosities
of Kent this book mentions the Grain figure which may or may not be a
sheela.
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ISBN: 1903341086 |
The Haunted Landscape
Katy Jordan
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The haunted landscape is a very
interesting book about the folklore of Wiltshire. Notably it contains
information about the Stanton St.Quintin Sheela which I've not seen
published anywhere else. The book is not available on Amazon
unfortunately but you should be able to order it via your local
bookshop. Or via Katy's webpages
ISBN 1903341086 |
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Sheela na Gig Jewelry
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Sheela na gig pendants from Ragweed Forge | The image of the sheela obviously has an enduring appeal. I first came across a sheela pendant on street stall in Dublin unfortunately I have never seen it since. However Ragweed Forge do two sheela pendants for your delight and delectation |
| Coming soon: Sheela Jewelry and Plaques from Bandia Publishing | ||
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