Sheela-Na-Gig Small Statue "Modern" Her name comes from Egyptian

Her name comes from Egyptian Ashesh

Their serpent companion epitomizes rejuvenation

4 3/4" x 4 1/2" resin candleholder

and knife of midwifery imbued her with primal power

She has been called "Holy Waters from the Sky" nourisher of the Sacred Oak

Sheela-Na-Gig Small Statue "Modern" Her name comes from EgyptianTraditional Celtic folk image of the Goddess. Her form is carved on ancient churches throughout Ireland, believed to ward off evil. This Celtic archetype of the Great Mother appeared in folk and church art by at least 1080 AD, but undoubtedly is of much earlier origin. She may be identical with the war goddess Morrigan, consort to the Dagda. One of her images is found near the ancient goddess shrine of Avebury, where she symbolized fertility;