此外，还有一组重要的有宗教用途的雕塑，大部分是用陶器制作的。

In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.

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We've really seen already the ethnic mix of various elements reflected in religious imagery and institutions.

我们已经看到了多种因素的民族融合,在宗教雕塑和体系中有所反映。

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So, Pynchon is using that religious vocabulary: not just the religious imagery of the Pieta, but the religious vocabulary of the capitalized Word.

这个宗教的词语：,不仅仅是圣像雕塑，还有这个大写的“Word“

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