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Spire A symbolic expression of the aim of Gothic architects to create churches that appeared to soar toward heaven. Gothic cathedrals sought to 'render immaterial all that is material'. From: Dictionary of Symbols (Tresidder) Aspiration heavenwards; also a phallic symbol. In Christianity it depicts God's finger pointing heavenwards. From: An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols (J.C. Cooper) |
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