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Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture (1913)

Collins, Arthur H · London : Sir I. Pitman · leaf 228

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umility of OurLord. Mr. Jameson says that when the unicornis used in connection with certain saints, it isan emblem of female chastity. It is appro-priate especially to the Blessed Virgin Maryand to S. Justina, the pure virgin martyr ofAntioch. The unicorn of the Bible is probably awild ox, or…

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