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(See Greek Hero Cults p.'357) Farnell was probably correct since the so called "Finger of Attis" is interpreted by







many as phallus as well (see E.R.E., S.V. "Hand"). The ancients believed that the middle finger of either hand had







a phallic connotation. Ancient Roman authors mention that the middle finger fully extended and held erect







represented the Dick and the closed