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

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.

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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