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The Christian Vagina

Feb2

This may be more amusing than accurate. First, the term is “vesica piscis” (vessel or bladder of the fish); second, it relates to the almond-shape, not to the little fish-tail that is part of the Christian sign.

But don’t be disappointed: there are plenty of other vagina representations in Christian worship and art:

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