The History and Following of the Greek God Priapus

Search the internet for a character description of the Greek God Priapus, and you’ll more often than not find a statuesque image of a unusual God, who is depicting with a large appendage.

Notably remembered as being the god of fertility, growth and health, in truth Priapus is best remembered for his graphic representations within art and his continuing influence on the male fascination with the idea of a enlarged penis.

Who was Priapus?

The son of Aphrodite and Dionysus, myth suggests that Priapus was cursed by the Goddess Hera as punishment for his mother’s beauty.

Refused admittance by the other Gods to Mount … read more