Lingam:
abstract or aniconic (a non- material representation of the natural or supernatural world) embodiment of the Hindu deity, Shiva, used for worship in temples, smaller shrines, or as self-manifested natural objects.  In traditional Indian society, it is seen as a symbol of the energy and potential of Shiva himself; the masculine gender; in popular Hinduism, a phallus (the symbol of Siva).

Paewati: * see Endnote 18

(aka Parvati) Hindu goddess of fertility, love & devotion; as well as of divine strength and power; with Lakshmi (goddess of wealth & prosperity) and Saraswati (goddess of knowledge & learning), forms trinity of Hindu goddesses (Tridevi).

Demeter of Cnidus: * Endnote 19

a life-size, seated ancient Greek statue discovered at Knidos, SE Asia Minor; impressive example of Hellenistic sculpture from around 350 BC.  Demeter was the goddess of fertility who created the harvest, the grain and other crops as well as the circle of seasons.  

Raphael’s Sistine Madonna: * see Endnote 20

(aka the Madonna di San Sisto) alterpiece oil painting by the Italian artist Raphael; commissioned in 1512 by Pope Julius II for the church of San Sisto, Piacenza.  One of the last Madonnas painted by Raphael.  It shows the Mary, holding the Christ Child flanked by Saint Sixtus & Saint Barbara, standing on clouds before dozens of obscured cherubim, while 2 distinctive winged cherubim rest on their elbows beneath her.