The rear of the Boa Island bilateral figure, regarded as one of the most enigmatic and remarkable stone figures in Ireland. Created in 400–800 AD, it
The rear of the Boa Island bilateral figure, regarded as one of the most enigmatic and remarkable stone figures in Ireland. Created in 400–800 AD, it is called a the Janus-figure because it has two faces, reminding some of the Roman two-headed deity Janus, however, it is not a representation of Janus. It is thought to represent a Celtic deity and could represent a Celtic goddess as readily as a god, especially given the name of the island. Boa Island, Lower Lough Erne, County fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Boa Island, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
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