Graduation Year
2024
Graduation Month
May
Document Type
Thesis - Campus Access Only
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
School or Department
Anthropology
Major
Anthropology – Archaeology
Faculty Mentor
Lilly Stiff
Faculty Reader(s)
Bethany Applegate
Keywords
Sheela-na-gig, Ireland, female gargoyle, Castles, Churches, Archaeology
Subject Categories
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture | Architectural History and Criticism | Catholic Studies | Celtic Studies | European History | Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Historic Preservation and Conservation | History of Gender | History of Religion | Medieval History | Medieval Studies | Other History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology | Sculpture | Women's History
Abstract
Previously disregarded in the archeological record, Sheela na Gigs are unique female figures informing our understanding of protection in the past, power in the present and the recognition of who gets to write the archeological record.
Honors College Research Project
Yes
GLI Capstone Project
no
Recommended Citation
Loeffelholz, Ruby Ann, "Sheela na Gigs: Pagan, Power, and Protection" (2024). Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts. 455.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/utpp/455
© Copyright 2024 Ruby Ann Loeffelholz