Walthamstow.London - the Nemean lion it possibly arose from a phallus on a grave which accidentally became connected with Heracles

Walthamstow.London - the Nemean lion it possibly arose from a phallus on a grave which accidentally became connected with Heracles http://walthamstow.london/News/the-nemean-lion-it-possibly-arose-from-a-phallus-on-a-grave-which-accidentally-became-connected-with-heracles/ (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 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 06:25:34 UTC en