Two penises pointing to Capricorn

[phrodeau]

Archaeologists have used the direction two stone penises are pointing to determine when the ancient city of Aosta was founded.

http://news.discovery.com/history/a...-reveal-birth-date-of-italian-city-131003.htm

Located on the northeast corner of the Roman walls, the Balivi Tower stands in the highest point of the ancient city. Looking at the carved stone, Bertarione noticed a peculiarity.

"The tips of the two phalli point to southeast, where the sun raises in the winter months," she said.

In the analysis that followed, Magli examined the original urban plan taking into account the complex natural horizon of the Alps in which Aosta’s valley is nested.

The results confirmed Aosta’s orientation to the sun rising on the winter solstice.

"We can estimate that the foundation of Aosta began on Dec. 23. On that day, the sun raises right in the direction pointed by the phalli on the stone," Bertarione said.

At those times, the winter solstice was indeed hosted by the sign of Capricorn. Although Augustus' astrological sign was the Libra -- he was born on Sept. 23 -- he chose the Capricorn as his emblem, possibly because it was the sign of his conception.

So if it was in honor of his conception, why were two penises used?

 

[eyer]

You naturally omitted the key word, "possibly"...

...and focused directly on "two penises".

Are you subliminally telling us you're sore this morning, playdeau?

 

[neci]

i am going to need to research this.

 

[Laurel]

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[Paendragon]

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That is one of the most terrifying things I have ever seen on here.

 

[phrodeau]

That is one of the most terrifying things I have ever seen on here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWv5Flp0DCA

 

[Paendragon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWv5Flp0DCA

I stand corrected.