The Strange Truth About Phallic Imagery in the Nordic Bronze Age (History Documentary)

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Artists of the Nordic Bronze Age in prehistoric Denmark and Sweden carved tens of thousands of incredible petroglyphs on the landscape. Many of the figures feature phallic imagery. But what were the meanings of this rock art? How much of what is depicted shows real events and real individual people and how much is meant to convey mythological stories or metaphorical concepts? Is it possible that these ancient warriors conducted rites and even went to war without clothing? Exploring this subject can provide insights into this ancient culture and help us to better understand the nature of masculinity and warfare in the societies of the Nordic Bronze Age. *If you enjoy my videos please consider supporting the channel* Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUVwT8zcS5Z_rYXnpomlbfg/join Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dandavisauthor All my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xngwz5 *My Links* Website http://dandavisauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dandavisauthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDavisWrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandavisauthor/ *Sources* Trade before Civilization: https://amzn.to/4cJLogD Elevated Rock Art: https://amzn.to/47dxEcY Rock Art and Seascapes in Uppland: https://amzn.to/4cQEeqS Creating an Archaeological Matrix of Late Prehistoric Rock Art: https://amzn.to/3MpiB6h The Oxford Handbook of the European Bronze Age: https://amzn.to/3ZXIGh0 Sex And War in Ancient Polynesia by Michael Reilly. The Journal of the Polynesian Society, Vol. 110, No. 1 (March 2001) Phallic Representations in Bronze Age Scandinavian Rock Art by Joanna M. Lawrence 2015 Bengtsson, B., Artursson, M., & Wehlin, J. (2024). Evidence of Large Vessels and Sail in Bronze Age Scandinavia. Norwegian Archaeological Review, 57(1), 59–84. https://doi.org/10.1080/00293652.2024.2357135 Museum of Denmark: https://en.natmus.dk/ The above includes affiliate links so we may make a small commission from your purchases at no additional cost to you which is a way to support the channel. *Video Chapters* 00:00 Nordic Bronze Age Rock Art 04:30 Please Support the Channel 05:05 Bronze Age Petroglyphs 07:05 Bronze Age Ships 07:47 Ritual vs Reality 09:00 Phallic Imagery 10:56 Weapons and Warfare 12:37 Clothing and Armor 15:28 Male Physiology 17:28 Polynesian Warriors