Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1874)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.R.C.S.E · New York : P. Eckler · leaf 138
enus, Juno, and a host of other pagan goddesses, who havebeen called Queen of Heaven, Queen of the Universe,* Mother of God, Spouse of God, the Celestial Virgin, the Heavenly Peace Maker, etc. Figures 115, 116, are common devices in papal churchesand pagan symbolism. They are intended to indicate… … > V bi-mc 111. unmarried women in a mixed assemhlagc were indicated hywearing upon their foreheads a crescent moon.
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