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Pregnant Virgin Mary
A polychrome Gothic statue of a pregnant Virgin Mary (Nossa Senhora do O) (from 15th century) is located in the Cathedral of Évora (Portuguese: Sé de Évora) in Portugal. Centuries ago, priests — hoping to convert local pagans who worshipped mother goddesses — likely thought they'd have greater success if they kept the focus on fertility.
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Pregnant Virgin Mary
A polychrome Gothic statue of a pregnant Virgin Mary (Nossa Senhora do O) (from 15th century) is located in the Cathedral of Évora (Portuguese: Sé de Évora) in Portugal. Centuries ago, priests — hoping to convert local pagans who worshipped mother goddesses — likely thought they'd have greater success if they kept the focus on fertility.
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Uploaded on May 31, 2008
Taken on October 2, 2006