Prayer to Priapus
Priapus
Give assistance, Priapus, to the part of which you, father, seem to be a part yourself! If it is made healthy without surgery, a painted one, its equal in size, shape and color, shall be dedicated to you.
Fons · Source
AuthorAnonymous
WorkCarmina Priapea
Section37
Period1st c. AD
Occasionhealing prayer offered to Priapus for the cure of male genitals — vow of a painted votive tablet in exchange for recovery without surgery
Classificatio · Taxonomy
Cultureroman
Formpersonal
DeitiesPriapus
Functionspetition · dedication
Spherehealing · fertility