Gavrinis [island] - Gaburinis

Japanese: ガブリニス[島] - がぶりにす
Gavrinis [island] - Gaburinis

…All of them are very obese and are related to the worship of the Earth Mother. The concentric semicircular decorative patterns found on the French island of Gavrinis and Gavr'inis served the function of purification when they were carved into the entrances and passageways of tombs. These designs were also loved by the Celts in later times, and were even passed down to medieval Christian churches. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Gavrinis Island" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…いずれもひじょうに肥満しており,地母神崇拝にまつわるものである。フランスのガブリニスGavrinis,Gavr’inis島などに残されている,同心の半円形の装飾文様は,それが墓室の入口や通路に刻まれることによって,浄化の機能を果たした。この図様は後世のケルト人にも愛好され,さらに中世のキリスト教会堂にまで伝承される。…

※「ガブリニス[島]」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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