pristinescarlett:Statue of AphroditusRoman, Imperial. 2nd century AD.In Greek mythology Aphroditus w
pristinescarlett:Statue of AphroditusRoman, Imperial. 2nd century AD.In Greek mythology Aphroditus was a male Aphrodite from Cyprus. A divinity, half male, half female, uniting in itself the active and passive functions of creation, a symbol of luxuriant growth and productivity.Ancient literature suggests that the figures represent the androgynous Cypriot deity Aphroditus whose cult was introduced into mainland Greece between the 5th–4th century BCE. The revealed phallus was believed to have apotropaic magical powers, averting the evil eye or invidia and bestowing good luck.In later mythology became known as Hermaphroditus, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite.(Louvre Museum.) -- source link