"From related writings, we can deduce that this item was a ritual object used in the worship of Priapus, god of gardens and livestock among other things. Apparently priapic rituals involved drinking wine and thrusting the ritual object in particular ways, which worshippers believed would lead them to actually see the god. Notably, the ritual objects were often dedicated to a close friend, whose name would be engraved on the object in question."
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Beware slivers.
Make sure to see a doctor if you have an erection that lasts more than 2000 years
I can see the headline writer at the Guardian is having a little giggle to themselves.
Because he heard the name... Biggus... Dickus!
He has a wife you know... do you know what she's called?
It can totally be a ritual object if we dedicate our masturbation to the gods
These cummies are for you, Mars!
"From related writings, we can deduce that this item was a ritual object used in the worship of Priapus, god of gardens and livestock among other things. Apparently priapic rituals involved drinking wine and thrusting the ritual object in particular ways, which worshippers believed would lead them to actually see the god. Notably, the ritual objects were often dedicated to a close friend, whose name would be engraved on the object in question."
That's some well-preserved wood!
Heh heh you said wood
Article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/20/its-not-a-darning-tool-its-a-very-naughty-toy-roman-dildo-found