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phallicism

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phallicism [ˈfælɪˌsɪzəm], phallism
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the worship or veneration of the phallus
phallicist , phallist n
phallicism
the worship of the phallus as symbolic of the generative power of nature. — phallicist, phallist, n.
See also: God and Gods
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Major does this by subverting the paradigm of Calibanic phallicism with black phallic tricksterism, in the process, he changes the black phallus from a symbol of pollution to one of productivity and proliferating meanings.
Clarence Major's 'All-Night Visitors': Calabanic discourse and black ... by Coleman, James W. / African American Review
This "corporate" figure, posed in stark contrast to the exaggerated phallicism of the big drill, seemed to serve as the artist/hobbyist's personal muse.
Jason Rhoades by Miller, John / Artforum International
 
 
 
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