One of the earliest surviving images from Athens is a fragment (late 4th century BC), found in the Athenian agora, of a clay mould for a terracotta figurine. The figurine would have stood about 30 cm high, represented in a style known as ἀνασυρόμενος (anasyromenos), a female lifting her dress to reveal male genitals,[8] a gesture that was believed to have apotropaic qualities, averting evil influences and bestowing good luck.[9]
Ancient Greek guy: oh no, she's gonna flash me some pussy, ew, gross, disgusting, what did I do earn this, Zeus, strike me dow-
Ancient Greek guy: phew, it's a blessed penis. Crisis averted. Truly, the gods are merciful, I have to remember to sacrifice a pigeon.