Priapus in the Morning (garden)
Priapus

Painted Steel and Stainless Steel

7'7" x 2' x 1'10"
2.32 x .60 x .56 Meters



Priapus, a Roman God of fertility as well as a protector of gardens.   The Romans placed a satyr-like statue of this god, painted red, and with a huge phallus (which is Priapus's great attribute).   These statues worked as a sort of scarecrow as well as to ensure the fruitfulness of their gardens.   His enormous penis was a threat against thieves.

As a watcher, Priapus warns thieves and other transgressors, threatening to sodomise or to sexually penalize in any other way, whoever dares to steal the garden's greens or fruits, or dares to trespass.



I warn you, my lad, you will be sodomised; you, my girl, I shall futter; for the thief who is bearded, a third punishment remains." --Priapus

Priapus in Garden setting





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