phallic symbol

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A symbol representing the penis, often associated with fertility and power.

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  • The ancient statue was interpreted as a prominent phallic symbol.
  • Critics debated whether the tower was intended as a phallic symbol.
  • In some cultures, certain plants are considered phallic symbols of fertility.
  • His artwork often featured abstract shapes that could be seen as phallic symbols.
  • Freudian analysis frequently identifies various objects as phallic symbols.
  • The obelisk stood tall, a striking phallic symbol in the city square.
  • Archaeologists discussed the significance of the discovered phallic symbol.
  • Many ancient rituals incorporated the use of phallic symbols to invoke prosperity.
  • She argued that the monument served as a powerful phallic symbol of male dominance.
  • The psychologist noted the recurrent appearance of phallic symbols in the patient's dreams.