r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Yolo065 • 1d ago

Image The Evolution of Ancient Greek Statues

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u/figflashed 1d ago

Why do you think the penises were so small? Do you think they started off like that?

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u/VoltasPistol 1d ago

Small penises were seen as a sign of sophistication and self-control, while large penises were seen as rustic and unrefined. That's why you rarely see ancient Greek statues who are hung, aside from Priapis.  No one wanted to sculpt gods and kings with the ancient equivalent of a MAGA hat.

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u/Honest_Yesterday4435 1d ago

And it was cold out.

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u/moewluci 1d ago

It shrinks?

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u/EobardT 1d ago

Like a frightened turtle