Tintinnabulum (ancient Rome)
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| The combination of [[phallus]] and hanging bells is also called a [[fascinus]]. They were used as an [[apotropaic]] [[talisman]] to ward of evil. | The combination of [[phallus]] and hanging bells is also called a [[fascinus]]. They were used as an [[apotropaic]] [[talisman]] to ward of evil. | ||
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In ancient Rome, a Tintinnabulum[1] was bronze phallic sculpture to which wind chimes were attached to protect one from jinxes and the evil eye.
The combination of phallus and hanging bells is also called a fascinus. They were used as an apotropaic talisman to ward of evil.
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