Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:30:18 -0500 From: George Trail <gtrail-AT-UH.EDU> Subject: Re: PLC: MotduJour:"gull" >Greg, > >Lots of ancient Greek and Roman statues of men have broken-off penises. I >assumed it was the ravages of time. But an Egyptologist friend who deals in >antiquities told me that there were 19th century collectors who specialized >in "privy members." I think I believe him. Sounds plausible. > >I like the story about the ancient Greeks going into battle stark naked. > Maybe it was to scare their enemies to death. Or maybe it was just to keep >from messing up their clothes. I don't really know. > >pat sloane check out "iconoclast." Lots of de"facement" by early Christians. Greeks did a lot of stuff naked. Like the olympics. And if you read the lit, it is pretty clear the the proper size for a "member" is small. --- from list phillitcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu ---
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