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February 24, 2015
Why did the Romans choose to entrust their health, wealth, and well-being to disembodied penises?
The word “fascinate” derives from his name. In ancient times, it was believed that by distracting the Evil Eye with sexually explicit imagery, it would become “fascinated” and forget to look your way. Plutarch recorded that “the strange look of (amulets) attracts the gaze, so (the Eye) exerts less pressure upon its victim.” In other words, the Evil Eye is a dick, so the best way to fight it is with more dicks. Apotropaic Boners; or, How to Avoid the Evil Eye | The Hairpin
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When I was overseas in the Med during the early 70s the "Hey Joes" would sell similar trinkets to those who felt impelled to throw their money at such things. Called them "flying cock and balls". Makes a great necklace for that special someone back home.
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at February 24, 2015 2:38 PM
They ought to have a very large sculpture of one of these cast and placed in the Wesleyan College Square as a God Idol to that place.
Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck at February 25, 2015 6:08 AM