The "Pickle" in Ancient Greece and Rome
I am Aurora Dawn a.k.a. The Pickle Queen. I became known as The Pickle Queen because I use a pickle as a phallic symbol. Mainly because I love pickles and because of the obvious thing...the shape and size of some of them. Being a phallus worshipper, I use a phallic symbol a lot. Every time you see a pickle, think of me and what it stands for!
Descriptions and depictions of the male organ, or "pickle", abound in ancient Greek and Roman art and literature. Although images of an erect "pickle" are now widely thought to be offensive, this was not always the case in ancient societies. The "pickle" represented the generative power of nature, and was associated with the god Fascinus* by the Romans. Furthermore, representations of an erect, generously proportioned "pickles" were considered to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits: the practice of placing a "pickle" on buildings to avert bad influences continued into Medieval times, and "pickle" images have been found on walls of churches.
Ancient dildos: Some may be surprised at the long history of this sex toy, and the dildo seems to have been something of a favorite among certain parts of [female] Greek society. In a short work by Herodas it transpires that a leather dildo has been passed on among women before the owner has had a chance to enjoy it. The play includes a dialogue about the manufacture of this dildo and ends with one of the main characters rushing to seek an introduction to its maker. The Greek vase paintings even show a double-headed dildo, and there is some evidence to suggest that dildos were even made of bread! [dil-dough?]
*Fascinus - The god that protects people from envy, evil, black magic, illness and demons. One god does it all. Root word of fascinating.
Everyone loves a dildo
(sing to tune of "It's Slinky")
What rolls down stairs?
Alone or in pairs
And makes a buzzity sound
It's long a schlong
A marvellous dong
Everyone knows it's Dildo
What fits in a sock?
Feels better than cock
And unlike a man, it's slow
It vibrates a bit
Feels great on your clit
Everyone knows it's Dildo
It's Dildo! It's Dildo!
It's big, it's fleshy, it's ribbed
It's Dildo! It's Dildo!
Yes, that's right it is ribbed.
What fits in your crack?
Some even have sacks
The penis you don't have to blow
They're not just for gays
They use double A's
Everyone knows it's Dildo
A Dildo dog
A Dildo plane
Many more vibrating toys
You turn the knob
They buzz and throb
Feels great in girls and boys.
What makes you cum?
And fits in your bum
Some of them even can glow
A dink a dink
In marvellous pink
Everyone knows it's Dildo
A long fleshy tube
Use an oil-based lube
Not just for neighborhood ho's
For the girl on the go
With no time for a beau
It makes for a perfect fellow
They're Dildos! They're Dildos!
The sex toys that everyone likes
They're Dildos! They're Dildos!
For gay men and even for dykes.
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