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Phallic amulet

1/400

Conjunto Arqueológico de Cástulo

Conjunto Arqueológico de Cástulo
Linares (Jaén), Spain

The phallus in Greco-Roman times is a magical symbol with a prophylactic and apotropaic value, becoming a talisman and preventive spell against the evil eye and other malicious threats. This protected the physical and moral integrity of the individual and the family and so they wore as a pendant.

Being an element related to fertility has also been linked to the cult of the god Priapus.

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  • Title: Phallic amulet
  • Date Created: 1/400
  • Physical Location: Archaeological Museum of Linares
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 1.8 cm Length: 2.9 cm Width: 1.2 cm Weight: 10 gr
  • Provenance: Linares
  • Medium: Bronze
Conjunto Arqueológico de Cástulo

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