Animal symbolism in ecclesiastical architecture (1896)
Evans, E. P. (Edward Payson), 1831-1917 · New York : H. Holt · leaf 329
processof transformation all thefables of pagan mythologymight serve as apt illustra-tions of Christian teachings,and appropriate decorations of Christian archi-tecture. In the Septuagint the word (reipT]V(9 occursfrequently where owls and ostriches are spoken ofin the English version. Thus the… … Sirens. {Psalter 0/ Isabella 0/France.) and half fish, half woman and half bird, and halfwoman and half ass. Some play on flutes, otherson harps, and others sing, attracting men by thesweetness of their music, lulling them to sleep andrending them in pieces. They symbolize the powerof female…
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