"The phallus was often linked to luck or fertility, and was believed to offer protection from evil spirits. A small charm like this one would likely have been worn on the belt or as jewellery, but larger symbols might be carved into walls or statues."
"It was also common for legionaries to put on penis charms before battle in the hope that they would keep them safe."
"The phallus was so common throughout the Roman world that archaeologists were surprised it took so long to find one. 'It's unusual we haven't found a phallus-shaped object on the site before, it's so rich in other types of objects,' says Mr Giecco."
Archaeologists found a tiny bronze phallus pendant at a Roman bathhouse site in Carlisle, UK. Experts say it was worn as a good luck charm, likely to ward off evil spirits. The phallus was common in Roman culture, linked to luck and fertility, and legionaries wore them before battle. This discovery challenges modern views of Roman superstition and culture.
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