Head of Priapus
Head of Priapus
Published 2017-05-23T11:05:18+00:00
Refined Augustan version of archaic models dating back to the late sixth century.
Priapus is a god of fertility, protector of horticulture and viticulture. His statue, holding a wooden sickle in his hand, was used in the Roman gardens as scarecrow, and his enormous penis as a threat against thieves. This god is mainly known for his huge virile member, and the size of it is so enormous that it has been called "column", "twelve-inch pole", "cypress", "spear", "pyramid", and many other names of the same kind referring to the dimensions of his penis.
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Date published | 23/05/2017 |
Titulo | Head of Priapus |
Date | Late Sixth Century BC. |
Periodo | Roman |
Medio | Marble |
Crédito | Centrale Montemartini |
Record | http://www.centralemontemartini.org/en |
Artista | Unknown artist |
Lugar | Centrale Montemartini |