ancientcharm: Priapus. Fresco in the House of The Vettii, Pompeii.Priapus was a minor god of fe
ancientcharm: Priapus. Fresco in the House of The Vettii, Pompeii.Priapus was a minor god of fertility; His phallus symbolized the fertilizing force of Nature; That is why in this fresco he is represented weighing his erect phallus against the bag of earnings, and at his feet a basket with different fruits and vegetables. Ancient Romans used to have statues and paintings of Priapus in their home to bless and protect their private gardens; It has nothing to do with sexuality or masculinity, as I have heard it said. The famous phallic figures that can be seen everywhere in Pompeii were powerful talismans to attract abundance and protection in the harvests.Photo by Sailko CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Casa dei vettii, vestibolo, priapo che poggia il fallo sulla bilancia. -- source link