Pha(bu)Llus: A Cultural History

by Alka Pande, Johan Mattelaer, Amrita Narayanan, et al.

Phallic symbolism is one of the oldest and most prevalent motifs in religion, culture and art: the earliest known representations go back to prehistoric times. Starting off as a symbol of fertility, the phallus has gone through numerous interpretations in the way it is perceived, and its symbolic significance varies across cultures as well. In the west, the erotic symbolism of the phallus is often emphasized, whereas in India, the most widely...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353577004
• ISBN13: 9789353577001
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: HarperCollins India
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.0"