The Phallus in Art & Culture

The Phallus in Art & CultureThe Phallus in Art & Culture examines cultural expressions about the penis from across the world. This richly illustrated, 160 page book was written by Dr. Johan J. Mattelaer and published by the EAU in 2001. In the words of its author: The primary aim of this book is to demonstrate that the veneration or worship of the phallus and the culture surrounding it is a universal phenomenon, and the basis of many primitive and present day religions. It has

The wealth of illustrations that accompany the texts come from Roman archaeological sites and from some of the world's finest museums and private collections

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depictions of surgical procedures and techniques

Urine of domestic cow has been considered as “holy water” in India and was used for treatment of almost all ailments

Urine therapy still continues in the present day with famous personalities admitting to it including Jim Morrison

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whereas in the 19th century a kiss on the mouth was regarding as something impure

Other articles discuss the role of many outstanding urology pioneers

marking the transition from young to adult and from one social group to another

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