Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Priapus by Bernini Italian 1616 CE

In Greek mythology, Priapos, Latinized as Priapus, was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia.

Priapus was best noted for his large, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.

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