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TIL that the reason why Ancient Greek male statues are depicted with small penises is because they were symbolic to the ideals of male beauty at that time; youthfulness, strength and modesty.
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![TIL Ancient Greeks preferred small penises, as it was thought a man with a large penis was a barbarous half-animal with no self-control, while a man with a small penis was smarter TIL Ancient Greeks preferred small penises, as it was thought a man with a large penis was a barbarous half-animal with no self-control, while a man with a small penis was smarter](https://external-preview.redd.it/a4FgP5fZi3Y1qTTVKiNAlraAQINXFyDf2u8twUQseTc.jpg?auto=webp&s=0141c8ccb64dc908cdc91ffee80fa34f3cc27cd8)
TIL Ancient Greeks preferred small penises, as it was thought a man with a large penis was a barbarous half-animal with no self-control, while a man with a small penis was smarter
What is the name of the fold between the vulva and belly that you can often see with Greek and Roman sculptures of naked women? - Quora
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