The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #3730   Message #19470
Posted By: Bruce O.
19-Jan-98 - 11:06 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Jack in/on/of the Green
Subject: RE: Jack in the Green
While we are on pagan symbolism, does anyone here know anything about the lascivious female poses of the cravings called 'Sheila na gigs' found on old Irish churches? It is said they were first commented on in 1842. "Sheila na Gigg" was an Irish tune of the 18th century (also called "Shilling a Jig" on the bigger island). Any connection between tune and carvings? Any song for the tune?