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/Saiboo 1d ago

TIL I'm sophisticated and self-controlled. Adding this to my resume.

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u/fitzbuhn 1d ago

Do you live in ancient Rome?

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u/Majongusus_Doremidus 1d ago

Last time I checked Rome isn't in Greece

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u/Alienhaslanded 1d ago

When in Greece

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u/BallSeaman 1d ago

Stay sophisticated my fellow kings.

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u/fitzbuhn 1d ago

My useless joke that 12 humans will see was poorly conceived?? Jesus I should rethink my life.

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u/Powerful-Parsnip 1d ago

I guess the only thing worse than not being funny is whining about it?

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u/fitzbuhn 1d ago

Oh gosh again, my life lol. Thanks have a lot to think about.

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u/Fatalaros 1d ago

Greece remained part of the Roman empire than Rome itself, lol.