phallicism
/ˈfælɪsɪzəm/
noun
- The worship of the phallus as a symbol of fertility or creative power, especially in ancient religions.
- The study of phallicism helps us understand how ancient cultures viewed reproduction and power.
- Phallicism was common in many ancient agricultural societies as a fertility ritual.
- Scholars have found evidence of phallicism in artifacts from several early civilizations.