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SSA026: There are animals everywhere in sacred art, so Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray explore the symbolism, history, and significance of animal imagery, from cranes and peacocks to lions and serpents, in Christian art, and especially Celtic art like the Insular Gospels.

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Links for this episode:

• Animal Symbolism in the Book of Kells – Trinity College Blog
• Aberdeen Bestiary – University of Aberdeen
• The Lindisfarne Gospels – Visit Lindisfarne
• Amphisbaena – Wikipedia
• The Book of Kells – Digital Edition

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