Item 9 (1-2) - Clare Swastika

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UGA P133/5/2/6/9 (1-2)

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Clare Swastika

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  • 1995

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File of research and manuscript notes by Etienne Rynne as part of a lecture delivered by Rynne to the Royal Society of Antiquaries. An earlier text of a published article by Rynne included is entitled "The Swastika at Ennis - Symbol of the Resurrection". (North Munster Antiquarian Journal, 32, 1990). Includes extensive notes and research by Rynne on the history and context of the Swastika symbol. Also letters between Rynne and the Royal Society of Antiquaries regarding the planning of the lecture; letters between Rynne and Swami Yogi-Anand, an Indian scholar of swastika symbols (with colour photograph included of Rynne with Yogi-Anand and family.
File 2 includes photographic prints of stone carvings in Ireland which include swastika symbols. Also overhead images used by Rynne in lectures on the topic as well as a body of published research material used in research by Rynne.

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      08/08/2018
      16/07/2025

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